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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob
Your Volvo key fob can do so more than just unlock and lock your car. It's also a sophisticated anti-theft device with special technology that communicates with your car to in preventing theft.
What happens if the battery on your key fob goes out? Our team at Volvo Cars Mission Viejo has all the answers!
How to Unlock Your Vehicle
Modern electronic key fobs offer superior convenience and performance to a manual key. Batteries eventually degrade and will require replacement. If your Volvo key fob has started to fail, it's a good sign that the battery is depleted and will need replacing soon.
You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries yourself by following couple of steps. Choose a clean, dry surface to work on. Then, lay out all of the tools needed. Find the battery hatch and ensure it is set to "open." Make use of a flathead screwdriver or coin or a similar tool to turn the hatch open. Then, carefully remove the battery by lifting the side closest to the key-ring hook. Make sure you wear rubber gloves to avoid damaging the contacts or the clips.
Place the new battery into the socket after the previous one has been removed. Make sure that the positive side is facing upwards and that it is placed in all of the clips. Then slide the cover back down and toward the key-ring loop section until it is loose and then slides off. Uncover the cover and reveal the hidden mechanical key blade. This will be used to unlock your car from the driver's side door when the battery of your key fob is dead or missing.
How to Start Your Vehicle
Modern vehicles are usually equipped with key fobs that perform more than just unlock or lock the doors. They can also be used to perform functions, such as summoning and auto parking the vehicle. In fact, the new Volvo XC60 can even remotely start the engine using key fob buttons. But how exactly does it work?
First, find a clean, flat surface where you can lay out all the necessary items needed for this project. Then lay the fob on the work surface, with its Volvo logo facing upward. Then, use a flathead screwdriver, coin or similar tool to open the battery hatch to the open position. Avoid touching the electronic contact surfaces with your tools. This can cause the fob to cease working properly.
After the hatch has been opened, slide the battery in its socket. Make sure that the positive (+ side) is facing up. Once the clips have been put in place replace the battery cover, and reassemble your fob.
Pressing the unlock button one time will disable the alarm and unlock the driver door. When you press it a second time it will unlock all doors and the tailgate. The unlock button is also useful for rolling down the windows to let in cool, fresh air during a hot summer day. If you'd like more than that, the keyfob can be used to turn on the ERS that will begin the climate control system of your vehicle and warm or cool the vehicle to desired temperature levels while the vehicle is parked.
How to Replace the Battery
If your key fob isn't locking or unlocking your car as it used to it could be time to replace the battery. The battery can be changed using a flathead screwdriver pry bar made of plastic, or other small tools. Locate the small slot that houses the backup/emergency key fob made of metal. Place the blade of a screwdriver or prybar tool into this slot and gently push the rear of the fob. After the fob is open, locate the CR2032 3V battery and remove it. Replace the battery and snap back together the fob.
Note: volvo keys use an entirely different type of battery, the CR2025. CR2025 batteries are 7 tenths of a millimeter less than a CR2032 battery, so you'll need to be cautious about the placement of your replacement.
A reliable key fob is essential for both security and convenience, so make sure to follow these steps when changing your Volvo's battery. If you have any concerns, please contact us at Jennings Volkswagen and our expert team will be delighted to assist. We also have a full service department to take care of any car maintenance or repair you might need. Book your appointment now!
How to unlock the Hidden Key Blade
Keyfobs from Volvo have changed in recent years. The key fobs offer more than a simple remote to start and lock your car. They can also roll down the windows and provide a boost if needed. It is first necessary to learn how to use your key fob to unlock its full potential.
Your key fob is fitted with a transponder that has been programmed for your Volvo. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel, transponder chips read the code and compares it with the one stored in the start inhibitor module of your car. If the codes don't match and your car doesn't start, it won't. This is an important security measure to prevent your Volvo from running if the wrong ignition key is used.
If you lose your keys, you will need to take it to a dealer to have it repaired and your car reprogrammed. The process can take up to 10 days and can cost a lot of money. However, there is an option to cut down on some of the cost by programming the system at home. You can find all the information you require in your owner's guide or on the internet. First, take off the logo and non-logo covers from your key fob. place it on a clean, flat surface. Find the grey button located on the top right corner of the fob and push it down. The cover will open to reveal the CR2032 battery.