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How to Replace a Volvo Replacement Key Fob Your Volvo key fob can do so more than unlocking and locking your car. 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? Volvo Cars Mission Viejo's team have all the answers. How to Unlock Your Vehicle Modern electronic key fobs provide superior convenience and functionality compared to manual keys. Batteries will eventually wear out and need to be changed. If your Volvo keyfob only functions intermittently, your battery might be failing and you'll need to replace it in the near future. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can follow to replace your Volvo key fob battery on your own. Choose a clean, dry surface to work on. Then, lay out all the tools needed. Locate the battery's hatch and make sure it is set to “open.” Make use of a flathead screwdriver, coin or another similar tool to open the hatch wide. Next, carefully pry the battery from its socket by lifting it up on the side closest to the key-ring loop. Wear rubber gloves to shield the electronic contact surfaces. Insert the new battery into the socket once the old one is removed. Ensure that the positive side of the battery is facing up, and that all clips are in place. Then slide the cover back down and towards the key-ring loop section until it becomes loose and then slides off. Then, you can remove the cover to reveal the mechanical key blade that is hidden within. This can be used to unlock your vehicle from the driver's side when the battery of your key fob is dead or missing. How to Start Your Vehicle Modern vehicles are usually equipped with key fobs that can perform much more than just unlock or lock the doors. They can also perform useful functions, such as summoning and auto parking the vehicle. In fact, the latest Volvo XC60 can even remotely start your engine by using its key fob buttons. What exactly is it that it does? First, locate a clean surface on which you can lay out all the necessary items for this project. Place the fob on the surface, with the Volvo logo facing up. Then you will need a flathead screwdriver, coin or similar tool to flip the battery hatch to the open position. Be careful not to touch the electronic contact surfaces with your tools. This can cause the fob to stop functioning properly. Once the hatch is opened, place the battery into its socket. Make sure that the positive (+ side) is facing upwards. After the clips are put in place Replace the battery cover and reassemble your fob. Pressing the unlock button one time will disable the alarm and unlock the driver's side door. Repeating this action will unlock all doors as well as the tailgate. The unlock button can also be used to open the windows during the hot days or to let fresh air in prior to getting behind the wheel. If you're looking for more, the key fob can also be used to activate the ERS system, which will begin your vehicle's climate control system and warm or cool it to the preferred temperature settings when the vehicle is parked. How to Replace 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. The battery can be replaced by using a flathead screwdriver plastic pry bar or other small tools. First look for the small slot where the backup/emergency ignition key made of metal be. Place the blade of a screwdriver, or prybar tool into the slot and gently pull the back of the fob open. Once volvo key fob shell has been opened find the CR2032 battery and remove it. Replace the battery and snap back to the fob. Note: Some older Volvo models use a different type of battery that is called the CR2025. CR2025 batteries are 7 tenths of millimeters thinner than a CR2032 battery, so you will need to be extra careful when placing the battery of the replacement. Follow these steps to change the battery in your Volvo. If you need help, call us at Jennings Volkswagen and our expert team will be glad to help. We also have a full service department to assist with any car maintenance or repair that you require. Schedule your appointment now! How to Unlock the Key Blade that is Hidden Key Blade Volvo's key fobs have come a long way in recent years. They are more than a simple remote to lock and start your car. They can also roll down the windows and provide an extra boost when you need it. To unlock your key fob's full potential first, you'll have to learn how to use it. Your key fob comes with a transponder which has been programmed for your Volvo. When you insert it into the ignition barrel, an antenna reads its code and compares it to the one in your vehicle's start inhibitor module. If the codes don't match, your car will not start. This is a vital anti-theft device that stops your Volvo car from being started if you use a wrong key. You'll have to take your key with you to a dealer to get it replaced. Your vehicle will also be reprogrammed. This process can take between 5 and 10 days and cost you a lot of money. Luckily, there's an alternative to cut out some of the cost by programming the system at home. You can find all the information you need in your owner's guide or on the Internet. First, take off the non-logo and logo covers from your key fob. Then lay it on a clean, flat surface. Locate the grey button on the top right corner of the fob and push it down. The cover will be opened to reveal the CR2032 3V battery.