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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob Your Volvo key fob is able of doing so much more than simply unlocking and locking your vehicle. It's also a sophisticated antitheft device that makes use specialized technology to communicate with your car to deter theft. What happens if 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 more convenience and functions compared to manual keys. Batteries eventually degrade and need to be replaced. If your Volvo key fob has started to function intermittently, that's an indication that the battery is depleted and will require replacement soon. You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries by following a couple of steps. First, locate a clear work surface to begin the process. Then, you can lay out all the tools you need. Find the battery hatch and make sure it is set to “open.” Use a flathead screwdriver or coin or other similar tool to make the hatch wide. Then, carefully remove the battery out of its socket by lifting up on the side that is closest to the key-ring loop. Use rubber gloves to shield the clips and electronic contact surfaces. After the battery is removed, put the new one in its socket. Make sure that the positive side is facing upwards and that it is placed within all clips. Slide the cover towards the key-ring area until it is loose and it falls off. Take off the cover to reveal the hidden mechanical key blade. You can use this to unlock your car from the driver's doors If you've lost or broken the key fob. How to Start Your Vehicle Modern vehicles are equipped with keyfobs that can do more than just unlock and lock the doors. They can also perform useful functions like summoning and auto parking the vehicle. In fact, the brand new Volvo XC60 can even remotely start the engine using key fob buttons. But how exactly does it work? First, find a clean, flat surface where you can lay out all the essential items for this project. Then, lay the fob down on the surface with its Volvo logo facing upward. Use a flathead or coin, or 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 fob's key to stop functioning properly. Once the hatch is open and the battery is in its socket and make sure it is correctly seated with the positive (+) side facing upwards. Once the clips are locked into place, replace battery cover, and then reassemble the fob. Pressing the unlock button a second time will turn off the alarm and unlock the driver's side door. If you press it again 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 in the summer heat. If you'd like more options, the keyfob could be used to trigger the ERS, which will activate the climate control system of the vehicle and allow it to warm or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature setting while the vehicle is parked. How to replace the battery If your key fob isn't locking or unlocking your car as it used to it could be time to change the battery. The battery can be replaced with a flathead screwdriver plastic pry bar, or other small tools. First look for the small hole where the backup/emergency metal ignition key used to be. Place the blade of your screwdriver or pry bar tool into the slot and gently pry open the back of the fob for the key. After volvo key fob shell is open then locate the CR2032 3V battery and remove it. Install a new battery in its spot and join the fob. Note: Some older Volvo models use an entirely different type of battery that is the CR2025. CR2025 batteries have a thickness of 7 tenths one millimeter less than CR2032 So you'll need to be extra cautious when replacing your battery. Follow these guidelines to change the battery in your Volvo. If you have any concerns, please contact us at Jennings Volkswagen and our expert team will be happy to help. We also have a complete service department that can handle any car maintenance or repair you need. Make an appointment today! How to Unlock the Hidden Key Blade Volvo's key fobs have advanced in recent years. They are now more than just a remote to lock and starting your car; they can also open your windows, and even give you a boost in an emergency. It is first necessary to master using your key fob to fully unlock its potential. Your key fob has the transponder chip programmed to your Volvo. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel, a transponder chip reads the code and compares it to the one stored in the start inhibitor module of your car. If the codes don't match, your car will not start. This is a crucial anti-theft device that stops your Volvo car from beginning if you use the wrong key. If you lose your keys and you lose it, you must bring it to a dealership to have it replaced and your vehicle programmed. This process can take up to 10 days and can cost a lot of cash. You can save money by programming your own computer. You can find the necessary information in the owner's manual or on the internet. Remove the logo and nonlogo covers and lay your key fob on a clean surface. Press the grey button on the upper right corner of your fob. The cover will open to reveal the CR2032 battery.