How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob

Your Volvo key fob can do so much more than just unlocking and locking your vehicle. It's also a sophisticated antitheft device that makes use specialized technology to communicate with your car in order to deter theft.

What happens if your key fob battery fails? Volvo Cars Mission Viejo's team has the answers.

How to Unlock Your Vehicle

Modern electronic key fobs offer more functionality and are more convenient when compared to manual keys. Batteries eventually degrade and need to be changed. If your Volvo key fob has started to function intermittently, that's a good sign that the battery is failing and will need replacement in the near future.

You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries by following a few simple steps. Find a clean area to work on. Make a list of all the tools that you will need. Find the battery hatch and make sure that it is set to "open." Make use of a flathead screwdriver or coin or any other similar tool to open the hatch wide. After that, carefully remove the battery by lifting the side closest to the hook on the key-ring. Be sure to use rubber gloves to protect the contacts or the clips.

Place the new battery in the socket after the older one was removed. Make sure the positive side of the battery is facing upwards and that all clips are secured. Slide the cover toward the key-ring portion until it becomes loose, and slides off. Remove the cover to reveal the hidden mechanical key blade. This can be used to unlock your car from the driver's side when the battery of your key fob is dead or has been lost.

How to Start Your Vehicle

Modern vehicles come with key fobs that do more than just unlock and lock the doors. They can also perform other useful functions like summoning and auto-parking the vehicle. The brand new Volvo XC60 is capable of remotely starting your engine using its 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. Then lay the fob on the surface with its Volvo logo facing upwards. Then make use of a flathead screwdriver, coin or similar tool to flip the battery hatch to the open position. Be careful not to touch the electronic contact surfaces of the fob with your tools, as this could cause the fob's key to stop functioning.

Once the hatch is opened, place the battery in its socket. Make sure the positive (+ side) is facing upwards. Once the clips are locked into place, remove the battery cover, and then reassemble the fob.

Pressing the unlock button once will turn off the alarm and unlock the driver's side door. If you press it again, you can unlock all the doors and tailgate. The unlock button can also be used to open the windows during the hot days or to let fresh air in prior to getting behind the wheel. If you're in the market for more options, the key fob can also be used to activate ERS, which will start the system for controlling your vehicle's temperature and then warm or cool it to the preferred temperature setting when the vehicle is parked.

How to Replace the Battery

If your key fob isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle the way it used to and it's possible that it's time to change the battery. The battery can be replaced with a flathead screwdriver pry bar made of plastic, or other small tools. Find the small slot is used to house the backup or emergency key fob made of metal. Insert the blade of your screwdriver or Volvo V70 Key pry bar tool into the slot and gently pry open the back of the key 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: Older Volvos use a different battery that is called the CR2025. CR2025 batteries are 7 tenths of a millimeter less than a CR2032 battery, so you'll need to be aware of the location of the replacement.

Follow these steps to replace the battery in your Volvo. Contact Jennings Volkswagen if you have any questions. Our team of experts is willing to help. We also have a complete service department to handle any car repair or maintenance you may need. Get in touch today!

How to unlock the Hidden Key Blade

Key fobs from volvo v70 key have advanced in recent years. They are now more than just a remote to lock and starting your car; they can also lower your windows and give you an emergency boost. You'll first need to learn to use your key fob to maximize its potential.

Your key fob comes with a transponder, which has been programmed for your Volvo V70 Key. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel, transponder chips read the code and compares it to the one stored in the start inhibitor module of your vehicle. If the codes aren't compatible, your car won't start. This is an important security measure to prevent your Volvo from running if the wrong ignition key is used.

You will need to take your key with you to a dealer to get it replaced. Your car will also be reprogrammed. The process can take up to 10 working days and can cost a lot of cash. Luckily, there's an option to cut down on some of this expense by doing the programming at home. You will find all the information you require in your owner's guide or on the Internet. First, take off the logo and Volvo v70 Key non-logo covers from your key fob and place it on a clean, flat surface. Find the gray button on the top right corner of the fob and press it down. This will open the cover to reveal the CR 2032 3V battery.