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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob Your Volvo key fob does so more than just unlock and lock your car. It's also a sophisticated anti-theft device with special technology that communicates with your vehicle to help prevent theft. But what happens when your key fob battery dies? Volvo Cars Mission Viejo's team is equipped with all the answers. How to unlock Your Vehicle Modern electronic key fobs offer superior convenience and performance to a traditional manual key. The batteries will eventually wear out and need to be changed. If your Volvo key fob is beginning to work intermittently, that's a good sign that the battery is depleted and will need to be replaced soon. You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries by following a few simple steps. Choose a clean surface to work on. Lay out all of the tools needed. Then, locate the battery's hole, and open it using a flathead, coin, or any other similar tool. Then, carefully remove the battery from its socket by lifting it on the side closest to the key-ring loop. Use rubber gloves to shield the clips and electronic contact surfaces. Once the battery has been removed, place the new one into its socket. Ensure that the positive side of the battery is facing up and that all clips are secured. Slide the cover toward the key-ring section until it becomes loose and falls off. Then, take off the cover to reveal the mechanical key blade inside. You can use it to unlock your car from the driver's seat in the event that you've lost or broken the key fob. How to Start Your Vehicle Modern vehicles come with key fobs that do more than simply unlock and lock the doors. They can also perform other useful functions like summoning and auto-parking the vehicle. In fact, the newest Volvo XC60 can even remotely start the engine using key fob buttons. What exactly is it that it does? Locate a clean surface on which you can set up all the materials required for this project. Lay the fob on top of the surface with the Volvo logo facing upwards. Use a flathead, coin, or another similar tool to open the battery hatch. Be careful not to touch the electronic contact surfaces of the fob using your tools, as this could cause the key fob to stop functioning properly. After the hatch has been opened, slide the battery in its socket. Make sure the positive (+ side) is facing up. Once the clips have been locked into place, replace the battery cover and then reassemble the fob. By pressing the unlock button just once, the alarm will be disengaged and the door for the driver will be unlocked. By pressing it a second and then you can unlock all the doors and tailgate. The unlock button is useful for opening the windows to let in cool, fresh air on a hot summer's day. If you'd like to go further than that, the keyfob can be used to activate the ERS, which will activate the climate control system of your vehicle. It will warm or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature settings while the vehicle is parked. How to Replace the Battery If your key fob no longer locks or unlocks your vehicle it may be time to replace the battery. The battery can be changed with a flathead screwdriver pry bar made of plastic or other small tools. First look for the small hole that the backup / emergency metal ignition key used to be. Insert the blade of your screwdriver or pry bar tool into the slot and gently pry open the rear of the key fob. After the fob is open you can locate the CR2032 3V battery and remove it. Replace the battery and snap back the fob. Note: Some older Volvos use a different type of battery one called the CR2025. CR2025 batteries are 7 10ths of a millimeter smaller than a CR2032 battery, and you will need to be aware of the location of your replacement. The security of a key fob is crucial to safety and convenience, so make sure to follow these suggestions when changing your Volvo's battery. If you need help, call us at Jennings Volkswagen and our expert team will be delighted to help. We also have a full service department to handle any car maintenance or repair you might need. Schedule your appointment now! How to Unlock the Hidden Key Blade Key fobs from Volvo have made a huge leap in recent years. They're more than just a remote to lock and starting your car. they can also lower your windows and provide an emergency boost. To unlock the full potential of your key fob first, you'll be required to understand how to use it. Your key fob is equipped with a transponder, which has been programmed to work with your Volvo. When you insert it into the ignition barrel, an antenna reads the code and compares it to the one stored in your vehicle's start inhibitor module. If the codes don't match, your car will not start. This is a vital anti-theft device that stops your Volvo car from being started if you use a wrong key. If you lose your key and you lose it, you must bring it to a dealership to get it replaced, and your car programmed. This process can last up to 10 days and will cost a significant amount of cash. volvo v40 key programming can save money by programming your own computer. You can find all the details you need in the owner's manual or on the internet. First, take off the logo and non-logo covers from your key fob. lay it on a clean surface. Push the grey button in the upper right corner of your fob. The cover will be opened to reveal the CR2032 3V battery.