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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob Your Volvo key fob is able of doing so much more than just unlocking and locking your vehicle. It's also a highly sophisticated anti-theft tool with specialized technology that can communicate with your car to prevent theft. What happens is the outcome if your key fob's battery is dead? Our team at Volvo Cars Mission Viejo has all the answers! How to unlock your Vehicle Modern electronic key fobs offer superior functionality and convenience when compared to manual keys. The batteries will eventually wear out and require replacement. If your Volvo key fob has begun to work intermittently, that's a good sign that the battery is getting old and will need to be replaced soon. There are simple steps that you can follow to replace your Volvo key fob battery at your own expense. Find a clean surface to work on. Then, you can lay out all the tools needed. Find the battery's hole, and then open it with the flathead, a coin, or a similar tool. Next, carefully pry the battery from its socket by lifting up on the side closest to the key-ring loop. Use rubber gloves to shield the electronic contact surfaces. Place the new battery into the socket after the older one is removed. Make sure that the positive end of the battery is facing upwards and the clips are all seated. Slide the cover towards the key-ring section until it becomes loose, and slides off. Remove the cover to reveal the hidden mechanical key blade. This is a way to unlock your car through the driver's door in the event that the key fob battery is dead or missing. How to Start Your Vehicle Modern vehicles come with keyfobs that do more than simply unlock and lock the doors. They also have useful functions, such as summoning and auto-parking the vehicle. The brand new Volvo XC60 is capable of remotely starting your engine using the key fob buttons. But what exactly is it that works? First, find a clean work surface where you can lay out all the essential items for this project. Place the fob on top of the surface with the Volvo logo facing up. Use a flathead or coin, or any other similar tool to flip open the battery hatch. Be careful not to touch the electronic contact surfaces of the fob with your tools, as this can cause the fob's key to stop working properly. Once the hatch has been opened, slide the battery in its socket. Make sure the positive (+ side) is facing upwards. After the clips are secured into place, replace cover of the battery and then reassemble the fob. Pressing the unlock button one time will deactivate the alarm and unlock the driver door. Repeating this action will unlock all doors as well as the tailgate. The unlock button can also be useful for rolling down the windows to let in fresh, cool air during a hot summer day. If you'd like more then the keyfob may be used to activate the ERS which will start the climate control system in your vehicle. It will warm or cool the vehicle according to the desired temperature settings when the vehicle is parked. How to Replace the Battery If your key fob is no longer locks or unlocks your vehicle it is possible that it is time to replace the battery. The battery can be replaced with a flathead screwdriver plastic pry bar, or other small tools. First look for the small slot in which the backup or emergency metal ignition key used to reside. Inject the blade of a screwdriver or a prybar tool into this slot, and gently pull the back of the fob. After you have opened the fob, you can locate and remove the CR 2032 3V battery. Put a brand new battery in its spot and snap the fob back together. Note: Certain older Volvo models use an entirely different type of battery, the CR2025. CR2025 batteries have a thickness of 7 tenths one millimeter less than CR2032 and you'll have be extremely cautious when replacing your battery. Follow these steps to replace the battery in your Volvo. If you have any questions, you can contact us at Jennings Volkswagen and our expert team will be happy to help. We have an in-house department that can handle all your vehicle maintenance and repairs. Book your appointment now! How to unlock the Hidden Key Blade Volvo's keyfobs have evolved in recent years. They're now more than simply a remote for locking and starting your car. they can also shut your windows, and give you an extra boost in case of emergency. You'll first need to learn how to use your key fob to fully unlock its potential. The key fob you have is equipped with a transponder that's been programmed to work with your Volvo. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel, the transponder chip scans the code and compares it with the one stored in the start inhibitor module of your car. If the codes don't match, your vehicle will not start. This is an important security measure that stops your Volvo from starting if the wrong key is used. If you lose your keys, you will need to take it to a dealer to have it replaced and your car reprogrammed. This procedure can take up to 10 days and cost you a lot of cash. Fortunately, there is an option to cut down on some money by doing the programming at home. You can find the required details in your owner's manual or on the internet. First, take off the non-logo and logo covers from your key fob and lay it on a clean work surface. Press the grey button in the upper right corner of your fob. volvo v40 key fob G28 will open to reveal the CR2032 3V power source.