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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERIES FOR MAIN KEY WITH RADIO-FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Batteries For Main Key With Radio-Frequency Remote Control, Removing and Installing
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Batteries For Main Key With Radio-Frequency Remote Control, Removing and Installing
Batteries For Main Key With Radio-frequency Remote Control, Removing And Installing
1 - Radio-frequency unit - upper part (folded up)
2 - Transponder battery
3 - Contact plate
4 - Transponder battery
5 - Radio-frequency unit - lower part
6 - Main key with variable code transponder
- In order to distinguish keys with transponder and variable code transponder, main key is identified by an engraved "w".
Removing
- Insert screwdriver in slot between radio-frequency unit - 1 - and main key - 2 -.
- Turn screwdriver in direction of - arrow - and unclip radio-frequency unit from main key.
- Pry apart radio frequency unit at both catches - arrows -.
- Use a screwdriver to unclip upper battery - 1 - out of holders - 2 - in direction of - arrow-.
- contact plate - 1 - has two straight edges. Contact plate can be taken out when these edges are turned in direction of catches.
- Contact plate can also be unclipped using a screwdriver.
- Now unclip lower battery from holder using a screwdriver.
Installing
NOTE: Note polarity and installation position of batteries when installing.
- Place battery - 4 - in transmitter with positive terminal downward (positive terminal is marked in housing).
- Now set contact plate - 3 - onto battery - 4 -.
- Now position battery - 2 - onto contact plate with positive terminal downward and lock.
- Connect transmitter - 1 - to transmitter - 5 - and clip.
- Then engage radio-frequency unit on main key.
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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.