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Your Volvo key fob is capable of so much more than just unlocking and locking your vehicle. It is also a sophisticated antitheft device that makes use specialized technology to communicate with your car to stop theft.

But what happens when your key fob battery dies? Volvo Cars Mission Viejo's team has the answers.

How to unlock your Vehicle

Modern electronic key fobs provide superior convenience and performance to a traditional manual key. The batteries will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. If your Volvo key fob is beginning to fail, it's a good sign that the battery is failing and will require replacement soon.

You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries by following a couple of steps. First, locate a clean work surface to perform the procedure. Then, you can lay out all the tools you require. Find the battery's hatch and turn it open using the flathead, a coin, or a similar tool. Then, carefully remove the battery from its socket by lifting it on the side that is closest to the key-ring loop. Wear rubber gloves to shield the electronic contact surfaces.

Insert the new battery into the socket after the previous one was removed. Ensure that the positive side of the battery is facing upwards, and the clips are all seated. Then slide the cover down and toward the key-ring loop section until it loosens and then slides off. Remove the cover to reveal the hidden mechanical key blade. It can be used to unlock your car by the driver's side doors in the event that the key fob battery is dead or has been lost.

How to Start Your Vehicle

Modern vehicles are usually equipped with key fobs that do much more than unlock or lock the doors. They can also perform other functions such as summoning and auto parking the vehicle. The latest Volvo XC60 is capable of remotely starting your engine via its key fob buttons. What exactly is it that it does?

First, find a clean work surface where you can lay out all the required items needed for this project. Then, lay the fob down on the surface with its 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 with your tools. This can cause the fob to stop working properly.

Once the hatch is open then slide the battery into its socket and make sure it is seated correctly with the positive (+) side facing upwards. After the clips are fixed Replace your battery cover and reassemble the fob.

Pressing the unlock button one time will disable the alarm and open the driver's door. Pressing it a second time will unlock all doors and the tailgate. The unlock button can also be beneficial for rolling down the windows to let in fresh, cool air in the summer heat. And if you're looking for more options, the key fob can also be used to turn on the ERS system, which will begin your vehicle's climate control system and then warm or cool it according to the desired temperature setting when the vehicle is at a stop.

How to change the battery

If your key fob is no longer locks or unlocks your vehicle It could be the time to replace the battery. It's easy and requires the use of a small screwdriver, flathead, or plastic pry bar tool. Find the small slot is used to house the backup or emergency key for ignition made of metal. Inject the blade of a screwdriver or a prybar tool into the slot and then gently pull the rear of the fob open. Once the fob has been opened find the CR2032 battery and remove it. Place a new battery in its spot and put the fob back together.

Note: Some older VOLVO truck key models have an entirely different type of battery, the CR2025. CR2025 batteries have an average thickness of 7 tenths one millimeter lower than a CR2032 and you'll have to be extra careful when replacing your battery.

Follow these tips to change the battery in your Volvo. Contact Jennings Volkswagen if you have any questions. Our expert team is willing to help. We also have a full service department that can take care of any car maintenance or repair that you need. Book your appointment now!

How to Unlock the Hidden Key Blade

The keyfobs of Volvo have evolved in recent years. They are more than just a remote to lock and start your car. They can also lower the windows and provide a boost if needed. First, you must master using your key fob to unlock its full potential.

Your key fob contains an transponder chip programmed to your Volvo. When you insert it into the ignition barrel, an antenna reads the code and compares it with the one stored in your car's start inhibitor module. If the codes don't match, your vehicle will not start. This is an essential anti-theft feature that prevents your Volvo car from starting 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 reprogrammed. This procedure can take as long as 10 days and cost you a considerable amount of money. There is an alternative to cut out some of the costs by doing the programming at home. You will find all the info you need in your owner's guide or on the Internet. First, remove the non-logo and logo covers from your key fob. Then lay it on a flat surface. Press the grey button on the upper right corner of your fob. This will allow the cover to open and reveal the CR 2032 3V battery.