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Seat Leon Key Fob Replacement If your seat Leon key fob is not working its not necessary to be replaced or reprogrammed The first thing to be looking for is the battery Most fobs come with an adjustment switch slider or small gap you can use to remove and replace the battery Make sure to use the same type of battery as the original Dead coin battery One of the most common reasons for a key fob that stops functioning is an inoperative battery It is simple to replace and takes just a few moments But you must first confirm that you are using the correct type of battery The majority of key fobs are powered by CR2032 batteries 3V and are sold in all electronics stores or online You can find information on how to open the key fob or replace its battery in your owners manual YouTube video or other online sources Water Damage Even if the Leon key fob has a waterproof coating longterm exposure to saltwater could harm the electronic chip within the remote In some instances it could also prevent the key fob from communicating with the vehicle You will need to clean the battery with isopropyl or an electronic cleaner Then dry it before putting the battery back If the battery isnt the problem it could be that the buttons have become disaligned or stuck as a result of the use of a lot of them A thorough visual inspection will show if they are damaged or loose and can be soldered back in place You can attempt this yourself or take the key fob to an auto shop to be repaired Depending on the severity of the problem you may have to replace the entire remote Contacts for the battery that are defective A damaged or defective battery contact is among the most frequent reasons for a keyfob not working This could be due water or dirt getting into your key fobs case or simply wear and wear and tear Isopropyl Alcohol can be used to clean the batterys contacts This will restore the communication between the microprocessor the battery and the key fob You can replace the battery on your Leon key fob by removing the two halves with a small screwdriver with a flat blade and then removing the battery A new battery is cheap and can be bought from any electronics store Follow the directions in the owners handbook when you are removing the old battery before installing the new one You can try resetting the remote keyless system using the 12 volt battery for a short period of time This will restart all the computer on board and may restore your key fobs ability to communicate with the vehicle If the issue persists you should contact your dealer to reprogram your keys They will use an OBDII scanner to identify the problem and may be capable of reprograming your key fob without the need for an original key The process usually takes within less than a half hour The dealer can also reset the immobilizer Water damage If your key fob is submerged in water its imperative to act swiftly Electronics and water arent an ideal match and could cause damage to the circuit board A wet key fob is also likely to cease to function which is why its so important to deal with this issue as soon as possible If you accidentally dropped your keyfob into a puddle or pool or washed it in error you should remove the battery first and allow it to dry completely You can also use paper towel or tissue to dry the casing You can also try placing it in a bag with silica gel packets which will aid in removing water Once your key fob has dried completely its now time to put it back together Make sure the battery is securely placed in the circuit and that the contacts on the circuit are clean The Key Lab can apply a small amount of isopropylalcohol to clean these areas if necessary It should be possible to start your car with the key fob after all this However if it wont start the vehicle there could be other issues that must be dealt with This could be due to a damaged key or transponder that must be reprogrammed The receiver module is not working properly If your key fob stopped working after dropping it on the floor or simply stopped working out of the out of the blue and youve tried everything else including replacing the battery programming it and even using a spare it may be time to replace the receiver module The electronic component transmits signals to the other modules in the car including the immobilizer Without a functioning receiver module the security system of your car wont function and you wont be able to start your vehicle If the receiver unit in your seat leon is damaged or not transmitting the correct radio frequency signals youll see an error code on the instrument panel Connecting an OBDII scanner to the vehicles diagnostic port and looking for problems can often resolve the issue Try to reprogramme your key using the software provided by your dealer to see if it fixes the problem Key fobs are subject to a lot of abuse They arent impervious to damage which is why theyre not completely safe The most common points of failure are the battery terminal contacts as well as buttons They can be repaired and replace with minimal effort If the key fob batteries in your car are not working test the voltage using an voltage meter If the batterys reading falls lower than 3 Volts is it time to replace it You can locate the replacement battery in any electronics store or auto parts center