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Automobile Enthusiasts

no_hypocrisy

(52,559 posts) Tue Dec 5, 2023, 06:40 PM Dec 2023

I can still start the engine, but it won't unlock/lock the doors or open the trunk.

Is it an old battery that needs replacing?

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Question about my key fob. [View all] no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 OP

My 2007 VW came with a Fob as the ignition key. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 #4

Thanks! no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 #3

Battery shops generally have replacements and cachukis Dec 2023 #6

All the above advice is good unless... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #7

All batteries can only be recharged so many times KS Toronado Dec 2023 #9

To be honest... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #10

My 530i key battery went dead on me k55f5r Jan 2024 #12

Thanks... 2naSalit Jan 2024 #13

Start by replacing the battery Best_man23 Dec 2023 #8