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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 tool with specialized technology that can communicate with your vehicle to help protect against theft. What happens when the battery of your key fob is dead? Volvo Cars Mission Viejo's team has the answers. How to unlock your Vehicle Modern electronic key fobs offer superior functionality and convenience as compared to manual keys. However, they do require batteries that will eventually get worn out and will need to be replaced. If your Volvo key fob has begun to function intermittently, that's an indication that the battery is dying and will need replacing soon. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that you can follow to replace your Volvo key fob battery on your own. Choose a clean surface to work on. Set out all the tools you'll need. Then, locate the battery hatch, and turn it open using an open-ended flathead, coin, or another similar tool. Then, carefully pull out volvo keys by lifting the side closest to the hook of the key-ring. Use rubber gloves to protect the clips and electronic contact surfaces. Insert the new battery into the socket after the previous one is removed. Make sure that the positive side is facing upwards and that it is seated in all of the clips. Slide the cover toward the key-ring section until it becomes loose and is able to slide off. Uncover the cover and reveal the hidden key blade. This can be used to unlock your car from the driver's door if you have lost or damaged your key fob. How to Start Your Vehicle Modern vehicles are equipped with keyfobs that can do more than simply unlock and lock the doors. They can also perform useful functions, such as summoning and auto parking the vehicle. The new Volvo XC60 is capable of remotely starting your engine via the key fob buttons. How exactly does it work? Locate a clean surface on which you can place the necessary items to complete this project. Lay the fob on the surface with the Volvo logo facing upwards. Then you will need 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 could cause the fob to stop functioning properly. After the hatch has been opened, place the battery into its socket. Make sure the positive (+ side) is facing up. After the clips are secured into place, replace cover of the battery and then reassemble the fob. Pressing the unlock button one time will disengage the alarm and unlock the driver door. If you press it again and you will be able to unlock all the doors and tailgate. The unlock button can also be beneficial for rolling down the windows to let in fresh, cool air on a hot summer day. If you'd like to do more options, the keyfob could be used to activate the ERS, which will activate the climate control system of your vehicle and warm or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature settings when the vehicle is in a parking. How to Replace the Battery If your key fob no more locks or unlocks your vehicle it is possible that it is time to replace the battery. The process of changing the battery is simple and requires only the use of a small screwdriver, flathead, or plastic pry bar tool. First find the small slot where the backup/emergency key for ignition made of metal used to be. Insert the blade of a screwdriver tool into the 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 join the fob. Note: Certain older Volvo models use an entirely different type of battery which is the CR2025. CR2025 batteries have 7 tenths of millimeters less than a CR2032 and you'll have be extremely cautious when replacing your battery. Follow these steps to replace the battery in your Volvo. Contact Jennings Volkswagen if you have any questions. Our team of experts are happy to assist. We also have a complete service department to assist with any car repair or maintenance you may require. Schedule your appointment now! How to unlock the Hidden Key Blade Key fobs from Volvo have seen a significant improvement in recent years. They're now more than just a remote to lock and starting your car. they can also shut your windows and give you a boost in an emergency. You will first need to learn how to use your key fob to unlock its full potential. Your key fob is fitted with a transponder that's been programmed for your Volvo. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel, the transponder chip reads the code and compares it with the one that is 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 measure that prevents your Volvo from starting if the wrong key is used. If you lose your keys then you'll need to take it to a dealer to have it repaired and your car changed. This procedure can take up to 10 days and will cost you lots of money. You can save money by programming your computer. You can locate the necessary information in your owner's manual or on the internet. Take off the logo and non-logo covers and lay your key fob 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.