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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob Your Volvo key fob can do more than unlocking and locking your vehicle. It's also a sophisticated anti-theft device that makes use of special technology to communicate with your car to deter theft. But what happens when the battery on your key fob goes out? Volvo Cars Mission Viejo's team has all the answers. How to Unlock Your Vehicle Modern electronic key fobs offer greater functionality and comfort when compared to manual keys. Batteries will eventually get worn out and need to be changed. If your Volvo keyfob works only intermittently, it could be that the battery is be failing and you'll require replacement soon. You can replace the Volvo key fob batteries by following a few easy steps. Find a clean area to work on. Then, lay out all the tools you need. Then, locate the battery's hole, and then open it with a flathead, a coin, or another similar tool. Next, carefully pry the battery out of its socket by lifting up on the side closest to the key-ring loop. Make sure that you use rubber gloves to avoid damaging the clips or electronic contact surfaces. Place the new battery into the socket once the old one was removed. Make sure that the positive side is facing up and that it is securely seated in all the clips. Slide the cover towards the key-ring portion until it becomes loose and slides off. Remove the cover to reveal the hidden mechanical key blade. volvo xc90 key replacement is a way to unlock your vehicle from the driver's side door when the battery of your key fob is dead or has been lost. How to Start Your Vehicle Most modern vehicles are equipped with key fobs that do more than simply unlock or lock the doors. They can also perform other functions such as 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? Choose a surface where you can put everything you need for this project. Then lay the fob on the work surface with its Volvo logo facing upward. Make use of a flathead, coin, or any other 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 cease working properly. Once the hatch is opened, slide the battery in its socket. Make sure that the positive (+ side) is facing up. Once the clips are secured, replace your battery cover and reassemble the fob. Pressing the unlock button one time will deactivate the alarm and unlock the driver's door. If you press it again it will unlock all doors and tailgate. The unlock button can also be useful for opening the windows to let in cool, fresh air on a hot summer's day. If you're looking for more options, the key fob can also be used to turn on ERS, which can start the system for controlling your vehicle's temperature and then warm or cool it to the preferred temperature settings when the vehicle is parked. How to Change the Battery If your key fob isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle the way it did in the past and it's possible that it's time to change the battery. It's easy and requires an ordinary screwdriver with a flat head or plastic pry bar tool. First look for the small slot in which the backup or emergency key for ignition made of metal used to be. Place the blade of your screwdriver or pry bar tool into this slot and gently pry open the back of the fob that holds the key. After the fob is open, locate the CR2032 3V battery and remove it. Put a brand new battery in its place, and snap the fob back together. Note: Certain older Volvo models use another type of battery that is called the CR2025. CR2025 batteries have a thickness of 7 tenths millimeters less than a CR2032 which means you'll need be extremely cautious when replacing your battery. Follow these guidelines to change the battery in your Volvo. Contact Jennings Volkswagen if you have any concerns. Our team of experts are happy to assist. We also have a complete service department to assist with any car maintenance or repair you require. Make an appointment today! How to Unlock the Hidden Key Blade Key fobs from Volvo have come a long way in recent years. The key fobs offer more than a simple remote to lock and start your vehicle. They can also lower the windows and give you an additional boost if you require. To unlock your key fob's full potential, first you will be required to understand how to use it. Your key fob contains the transponder chip programmed to your Volvo. When you insert the key fob into the ignition barrel transponder chips read the code and compares it with the one that is stored in the start inhibitor module of your vehicle. If the codes don't coincide, your vehicle will not start. This is a crucial anti-theft feature that will stop your Volvo car from beginning if you use the wrong key. If you lose your key and you lose it, you must take it to a dealer to get it replaced, and your vehicle reprogrammed. This process 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 guide or on the internet. Take off the logo and non-logo covers and lay your key fob on an uncluttered surface. Find the grey button in the upper right corner of the fob, and push it down. The cover will be opened to reveal the CR2032 3V battery.