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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000NEW BEETLE (1C1) L4-1.8L TURBO (APH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRRADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES, REPLACING
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L4-1.8L Turbo (APH)
Radio Frequency Remote Control Batteries, Replacing
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L4-1.8L Turbo (APH)SECTION Radio Frequency Remote Control Batteries, Replacing
Radio Frequency Remote Control Batteries, Removing And Installing
1 - Button for unlocking vehicle
2 - Button for locking vehicle
3 - Button for rear compartment door release
4 - Panic button (horn/signal lights)
1 - Upper housing (sending unit with buttons)
2 - Battery
3 - Metal contact
4 - Battery
5 - Lower housing
Removing
- Using screwdriver or coin, separate upper housing from lower housing.
- Using screwdriver, remove upper battery -1- from bracket -2- in direction of arrow.
- Metal contact -1- has two straight edges. Turn these edges toward catches and remove metal contact.
- Using screwdriver remove lower battery.
Installing
When installing batteries, make sure batteries are installed correctly according to polarity.
- Install battery -4- positive side down in lower housing -5-.
- Place metal contact -3- on battery -4-
- Place battery -2- plus side down on metal contact -3- and lock in place.
- Attach upper housing -1- with sending unit to lower housing -2- and lock in place.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.