Audi Q5 Key Battery Change Guide - DASH-LIGHTS.COM

Here we explain how to change the Audi Q5 / SQ5 key fob battery. This guide covers both the first generation (Mk 1, 2008-2017) and the second generation (Mk 2, 2018-present).

How Long Does the Audi Q5 Battery Last?

The Audi Q5 battery will last for between 3 to 4 years, depending on use.

Audi Q5 Key Battery Type

The type of battery in the Audi Q5 key fob is a CR 2032. It looks like a silver disc and can be purchased online or stores that stock batteries.

Audi Q5  Mk 1 Key Battery Replacement

Use this technique to replace the key fob battery for the Audi Q5 / SQ5 first generation (Mk 1, 2008-2017).  An indication that the battery requires replacing is if the check light in the key (C) no longer illuminates when a button on the master key is pressed.

Additionally, a warning light will illuminate on the dashboard display informing you that the battery requires replacing. The message: ‘Please change key battery’ may display.

1. Remove the mechanical key from the master key fob by pressing the release button (A), then pull the mechanical key from the master key in the direction of the arrows.
2. Remove the battery holder from the master key by pressing the release button (D) whilst at the same time pull out the battery holder in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the dead battery and replace with a new CR 2032 with the ‘+’ sign facing down.
4. Reinsert the battery holder and click in place.
5. Reinsert the mechanical key and click in place.
6. Press a button on the remote key fob and check that the LED illuminates as confirmation.

Audi Q5  Mk 2 Key Battery Replacement

Use this technique to replace the key fob battery for the Audi Q5 / SQ5 second generation (Mk 2, 2018-present).

If the LED on the key fob no longer illuminates (A) when a button is pressed, it means the battery is dead and requires replacing. The vehicle key low battery warning light may also illuminate along with a message warning that the battery is low.

1. First remove the mechanical key from the fob by pressing buttons (B) and pulling the mechanical in the direction of the arrow.
2. Now you’ll need to remove the battery holder by pressing buttons (C) and pulling in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the old battery and insert a new CR 2032 battery with the ‘+’ facing down.
4. Slide the battery holder back into the key fob and click in place.
5. Reinsert the mechanical key until it clicks in place.
6. Press a button on the remote key fob and check that the LED illuminates as confirmation.

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