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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob Your Volvo key fob can do so much more than unlock and lock your vehicle. It's also a highly sophisticated anti-theft device equipped with a specific technology that communicates with your car to protect against theft. What happens when the battery of your key fob fails? Our team at Volvo Cars Mission Viejo has all the answers! How to Unlock your Vehicle Modern electronic key fobs offer greater convenience and function compared to a manual key. Batteries will eventually wear out and require replacement. If your Volvo key fob has begun to malfunction intermittently, it's a good sign that the battery is getting old and will need to be replaced soon. You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries by following a few steps. First, find a clean working surface to complete the process. Then, lay out all of the tools needed. Then, locate the battery hatch, and open it using a flathead, coin, or other similar tool. Then, carefully remove the battery out of its socket by lifting it up on the side closest to the key-ring loop. Use rubber gloves to protect the electronic contact surfaces. Insert the new battery into the socket after the previous one was removed. Make sure that the positive side is facing upwards and that it's seated in all of the clips. Slide the cover downwards towards the key-ring section until it loosens and slides off. Then, you can remove the cover and reveal the key blade that is hidden within. It can be used to unlock your car by the driver's side doors if the key fob battery is dead or gone. How to Start Your Vehicle The majority of modern vehicles come with key fobs which can do much more than unlock or lock the doors. They can also perform other functions like summoning and auto parking the vehicle. In fact, the newest Volvo XC60 can even remotely start the engine using key fob buttons. But what exactly is it that works? First, find an area of clean work surface on which you can lay out all the necessary items for this project. Lay the fob on the surface with the Volvo logo facing upwards. Use a flathead, coin, or another 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 may cause the key fob to cease functioning properly. Once the hatch is open you can slide the battery into its socket and make sure it is properly seated with the positive (+) side facing upwards. After the clips are put in place replace the battery cover and reassemble your fob. By pressing the unlock button only one time the alarm will be disconnected and the driver's door will be unlocked. If you press it again and you will be able to unlock all doors and the tailgate. The unlock button is useful for opening 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 trigger the ERS, which will activate the climate control system of your vehicle and warm or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature setting when the vehicle is in a parking. How to Replace volvo keys If your key fob isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle the way it did in the past then it's time to change the battery. The battery can be changed using a flathead screwdriver plastic pry bar or other small tools. Find the small slot houses the backup or emergency metal ignition key. Use the blade of your screwdriver or pry bar tool into this slot and gently open the back of the fob for the key. Once you have opened the fob, locate and remove the CR 2032 3V battery. Place a new battery in its spot and put the fob back together. Note: Older Volvos are powered by a different kind of battery one called the CR2025. CR2025 batteries have an average thickness of 7 tenths one millimeter lower than a CR2032 So you'll need to be extra cautious when replacing your battery. Follow these steps to change the battery in your Volvo. If you have any questions, you can contact us at Jennings Volkswagen and our expert team will be pleased to help. We also have a full service department to assist with any car maintenance or repair that you need. Schedule your appointment now! How to Unlock the Key Blade that is Hidden Key Blade Key fobs from Volvo have made a huge leap in recent years. They're now more than simply a remote for locking and starting your car. they can also lower your windows, and give you an extra boost in case of emergency. You'll first need to learn to use your key fob to maximize its potential. Your key fob is equipped with a transponder, which has been programmed specifically for your Volvo. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel, a transponder chip reads the code and compares it with the one stored in the start inhibitor module of your car. If the codes don't match, your car won't start. This is a crucial anti-theft feature that prevents your Volvo car from being started if you use a wrong key. You'll have to take your lost key to a dealership to have it replaced. Your car will also be reprogrammed. The process can take up to 10 working days and will cost a significant amount of money. Fortunately, there is an alternative to cut out some of this expense by doing the programming at home. You can find all the details you require in the owner's manual or on the internet. Remove the logo and nonlogo covers and place your key fob on a clean surface. Press the grey button located in the upper right corner of your fob. This will unlock the cover and reveal the CR 2032 3V battery.