1854sailor
Resident Curmudgeon
I replaced the battery in my key fob in early January when I got a warning on the MFD. Just got the warning again yesterday. Is this normal? MKIV and B5.5 batteries last a couple of years.
FYI I don't think the MFD warning is correct. I had it for 2 months and it hasn't died. I also checked my battery's voltage and it was still at 3V. Maybe something is wrong with how the car reads the battery.I replaced the battery in my key fob in early January when I got a warning on the MFD. Just got the warning again yesterday. Is this normal? MKIV and B5.5 batteries last a couple of years.
VCDS error says current draw is too low. Surprised It's not voltage but measuring mA. Does anyone know how to adjust the threshold in VCDS?I also checked my battery's voltage and it was still at 3V. Maybe something is wrong with how the car reads the battery.
They are Energizer batteries.Which batteries are you buying? I tried dollar store batteries and they did not clear the error code for low batteries. Only quality Engerizer or such seems to satisfy the warning (the cheap batteries were at 3.25V but still caused an error).
It looks like a couple years for the batteries in the mk7, mk4 lasted over ten years.
I replaced the battery with a CR2032 (220mAmpHours) in both of my fobs when I got the 1st warning, and have had no issues for nearly a year. Yes, they both pooped out within a few months, probably due to having sat around for more than a year and a half before getting old!I replaced the battery in my key fob in early January when I got a warning on the MFD. Just got the warning again yesterday. Is this normal? MKIV and B5.5 batteries last a couple of years.
Yes. It works and you upgrade from 165 to 220 milli Amp hours so it lasts longer.I've herd you can shove a 2032 battery in there its a smidge thicker and it has a bit more capacity. I did go about 8 months with low battery warning, never once was stranded and just said it was worth the $6 for both keys.
I'll try 2032 it again next time.
The readout always states "key not in range". I have to go roust out my spare key fob to unlock the doors, and then change the battery...again.now when you say "died" did it just give you low battery warning or did it state "key not in ranges" people (myself included) have gone 3-6 months with low key battery warning before changing battery out never once did it state "key not in range"
Check with Andrew HERE. They might be able to cut you a "Valet" key. You will probably have to have a dealer match it to the immobilizer, however.Simple Question:
Can a 2015 GSW key be cut to open the door lock? I need a simple key that can get wet
This is sort of related... What happens if the battery runs out after the car is started? Does it work until it gets shut off? I assume this is similar to what would happen if you leave the car running and someone drives off with it?