How to Find a Skoda Fabia Replacement Key

The Skoda Rapid Key fiabia is the fun, budget-friendly hatchback in the Czech company's line-up. It shares the same platform with Volkswagen Group stablemates such as the VW Polo and Seat Ibiza and now offers noticeably greater space across all dimensions.

With sculpted razor sharp lines, state of the art infotainment and security technologies, and the most spacious boot space at 350 litres, it's an impressive package. It also has a few clever features such as nets to stop luggage from sliding and clip-on boot partitions.

Battery

Dead coin batteries are a common reason for your key fob not being able to unlock or lock your car. Usually there are signs before the battery wears out - such as the range of the remote diminishing over time until it ceases functioning completely. If you've tried everything, such as reprogramming your key or using a different fob, then it's likely that the coin-cell battery is not working properly.

Change the battery is easy. The housing section of the transmitter can be opened using a screwdriver. Take off the cover. Remove the old battery and insert a new one, ensuring the orientation is correct (i.e. The '+' symbol should be facing downwards. Once you've inserted the new battery, close the transmitter housing section and then insert it into the front part of the key fob to ensure that both parts click together.

If you've replaced the battery, ensure to sync it with the vehicle by pressing any button on the remote for approximately 15 seconds. This will make sure that the vehicle recognises the key as a valid replacement and can activate the keyless entry system correctly. If you've not done this before and the key isn't programmed, it may not respond to commands via the remote. It's likely to require reprogramming. The owner's guide will explain the reprogramming process.

Transponder

The key fob has an embedded microchip that connects to the car to open doors or start the motor. The chip is equipped with a digital identification that stops the car from starting without the right key. The digital identification makes it much more difficult to clone or duplicate a transponder key and lessens the risk of leaving your vehicle unattended. However, it's not foolproof and criminals still have the ability to get into your car using a variety of methods.

If the key doesn't work it could be because the key fob is out of battery or a different component. In this situation it's best to attempt to determine what's going on. Verify the voltage of the batteries with a multimeter. If the battery is functioning fine but something else is causing the key fob to not work.

If you're replacing your battery, make sure it's the right size. The battery should fit into the tiny slot of the plastic housing. It should be a three-volt 2032 CR2032. These batteries are sold online or in the majority of auto stores. Ask a locksmith for help if you cannot find the correct replacement battery. They'll be able to provide you with the right battery for your key fob.

Case

The battery inside a key fob may last up to four years, depending on how much it is used. Typically, the key fob may show signs of deterioration like a decrease in range or not responding to the buttons. You'll need to replace the battery if it is dead. You can locate an alternative battery online or at your local auto shop. Be sure to purchase a battery that is the same voltage, size, and specification as the one you had previously.

It is easy to change the battery in your keyfob. With your thumb or screwdriver with a flat blade, remove the cover of transmitter part of the fob in the area of the arrow. Then remove the flat battery and replace it with the new one. Place the new battery so that the + symbol is facing upwards.

If the key fob will not work after replacing the battery, it could be due to water damage. If it has been exposed to water that is clean and it is working again, it will after drying thoroughly. However, if the fob has been exposed soapy water, salt water or even seawater, it is likely that the chip has been damaged and will not function again. If this is the case, you'll need to visit an Skoda dealer for reprogramming of the remote keyless system.

Key

skoda key repair Fabia comes with a remote-keyless system that allows users to lock or unlock their car at pressing a button. The key comes with a transponder which disables the car's immobiliser. When the key is put in the ignition the radio signal it sends to the receiver module causes the car to start. If the remote keyless system isn't working, you can troubleshoot it using an OBD diagnostic tool. Make sure that the battery has 12 volts and is fully charged, and that the electrical connectors are all clean before using the OBD tool.

The most frequent reason for the Fabia remote not working is that the battery for the coin in the key fob has died. The key fob may show indications of a defective power source, including intermittent operation and a decrease in range. It's important to replace the battery with one of the exact type size, voltage, and dimensions as the original.

If the key fob has been exposed to clean tap water or rain it can be cleaned using paper towels and isopropyl alcohol. If the key fob was submerged in soapy water or dropped on the floor and has not dried out correctly, it could be suffering from an electronic chip damaged inside which cannot be repaired.