S40: Remote Key Fob Reprogramming

[S40Andy]

Originally Posted by CopthorneMike

Would be interesting to hear if anyone has actually tried this procedure with an UK S40 / V40 and if it worked or not. I am sure there are quite a few of us with only one remote at the moment but who do not want to pay out £100s to the local Volvo franchise.

Hi, I was gullable enough to try this, it does not work on my Uk S40 55 plate.

[AnthonyV40]

I thought it might work on my 2002 V40, but no luck. Anyone any thing that works on a budget?

[Palladin]

My spare key fob for pre 2004 S40 remained unused for several years until I tried to use it. It did not function as the fob battery had discharged.
A new battery was inserted but the remote still did not recover. It would appear that in order to maintain key fobs in an active state, a working battery is essential.
I am now searching for ways to re-activate the fob other than going down the route of the main dealer. Advice would be most welcome.

[mallawa]

Originally Posted by borland

use search and you will find my old post. keeping it short. had only one fob for my s-reg t4. bought one for £15 from e-bay. volvo at warrington reprogrammed it for £28 (probably without VAT - can't remember). took 20 or 25 minutes. not a bad deal from the main stealer. however it was a while ago. my only second trip to volvo was for FPR but it's a different story. but again - the deal was only £40 more than some for some unknown aftermarket part offered by some local garage.

May I know the ebay seller ?

[gatos]

Originally Posted by mallawa

May I know the ebay seller ?

That post was from 2 years ago.

What year is your car and what do you need?

[c70man]

hi
is there anyone that can confirm the above method works
sounds just like what I did with my 2003 x350 jag and it worked on the jag.if you tec guys can see this please help
Clan etc

[PARADAD999]

Well I have just tried reprogramming my keyfob 4 times and it doesn't work.
After 2 goes I put a new battery in and tried 2 more times and NOTHING.
Looks like I will have to go to a specialist

[DMacKay]

I have a 2009 S40 in Canada and I'd be interested in trying the Programming..
I too have 1 FOB with None of the Buttons Working- and I'm a Bit Pessimistic about Replacing the Battery.. though it is on my -TO DO LIST FIRST.
However; I just got the car yesterday, and I don't know enough.
Will the Key still Work in the Ignition -REGARLESS of PROGRAMMING?

Hello Everyone,

We're NEW to the Volvo Family; and Quite Excited!



Never thought I would be the Proud Parent of a 2009 Volvo; which I Brought Home, Yesterday. - Signing Adoption Papers, Still has to be Finalized.



Name:YV1MS382692459404

Age: 2009 - 245,000 km

Sex: S40

It was Quite a Long Delivery (Over 400km), and I'm Still Quite Tired - from Yesterday's Experience!

2009 Volvo S-40.png
He's a Picure of Baby's Bum After 1st Spanking (By Me)
And Like Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" - I'm Not Sure, if it's a Boy or a Girl!



I Know it will be Very Important and NECESSARY, to Find Out MORE, Like:

*Turbo or Naturally Asperated

*Engine Size CC/ 2L ???

etc.

What Generation it is - so I'll be able to find the Door to Parenting 101; Stores to Shop- and What to Buy?



What are their Favorite Drinks?

There was only a Drop in the Bottom of the Bottle.

I gave it about 1l of 10w30 Synthetic. - What does one Recommend?

etc..



I was Awake ALL Night - Trying to Diagnose My Baby's 1st Night's Symptoms.



All of the Power Windows and Locks are Having TROUBLE - with Various Results; Including:

Both Front Widows: Clearly, a Show of Stubbornness.

LR: Seems to Work Consistently,

RR: Not At All

Power Locks- I only got to Work for a Brief, 20 Seconds- though Hours of FUSSIN.



I seen a couple of YouTube Videos about Removing and Cleaning the CEM Module



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The Dash has 3 Warnings:

UPDATED: -SRS Airbag Urgent is Now Not On-

Maintenance Overdue

Bulb Out





___

The Engine Light gives a P0131 Code:

P0131 is telling us there is a fault in the oxygen sensor, located in the bank 1 sensor 1 location of the vehicle. This is also called air/fuel sensor, or heated O2 sensor. This means that the ECU has detected either improper voltage from the oxygen sensor or improper air-fuel ratio.

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Furthermore, it seems the Baby's Diaper is Stuck... and I can't find the Trunk Release Button / Lever- but was told it does not open and it's "Probably a Cable"

(Enlightened by another YouTube Video, I now see, there's a Release Button, which is Not Working and Appears to have a Lot of Yellow/Green Diode Grease on and Probably In, the Plug?).



The ONE AND ONLY (5 Button) Key/FOB; which seems like it's Plastic, only Takes Partial Responsibility - and Wakes the Baby Up and Puts Her to Sleep!

Does Not Open the Doors by Remote - and I don't know what Opens the Door if it's Locked, if Not the "PVC/Plastic Key" which does not fit in the hole.

Is there an Alarm?

UPDATE: Seems the Door Locks Now Work Great, with the Dawn of the New Day...And I Figured Out the Hidden Key, in the FOB (Buttons Not still Not Working / I'll try a Battery Replacement).



The Baby's RF Eye, will Not Open in the Day time - but is Wide Open at Night. So I need to replace that Bulb-

Nor does the Lower FOG Light on the R.F.



Pads are Needed/Routers not out of the Question - along with some New Rubber and Removing the Skins.



There was a CV Joint which the Pervious Owner said they bought and replaced but that was Not the Problem.. and there's a bit of a Flutter and Shutter in the Acceleration and Braking.



Pick Up seems good. Fairly Quiet. She can Run without Problem.





The Foster Parents were Quite Illusive and Quiet - but I Decided I would "Accept the Terms with a "Handshake and Some Paperwork" (Excluding the Owners Manual Not be Found)- to Seal the Deal; and Take Care of this Gem in the Rough- (Or At Least Give it a Foster Home)!



Bill of Health is Up then End of the Month (3 Days). I've Set Up a Doctor's Appointment for Next Week; but I would Like to see some of this Clear Up if I can.





Well, You can NOW See the Types of Problems I am having, Trying to Bestow, Upon this Group. I'm just a Bit Worried, and Will Probably Stop WHINNING - If I Don't get Banned!



Thanking Everyone in Advance,

A Responsible, Loving, Parent.



P.S.

I enjoy Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Construction, Computer Repair, and Internet Exploration... Let's Not get too Personal but feel free to reply~

[ITSv40]

Welcome to the forum but you have posted in the wrong forum - this deals with the classic S/V40 upto 2004. You need the S40/V50/C30/C70 forum.

[DMacKay]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

Welcome to the forum but you have posted in the wrong forum - this deals with the classic S/V40 upto 2004. You need the S40/V50/C30/C70 forum.

I happened to Stumble on the Post because I too was having Trouble with my (2009) S40 FOB... wasn't sure if it would be the same Specs..

However; I can't seem to find the S40 Forum on here.
Could you provide a Link by any chance. Or tell me how to Navigate to it? PLEASE!

Also wanted to ADD this PDF Information that I found:

how-to-program-volvo-s40-by-lonsdor-k518ise.pdf

https://www.uobdii.com/upload/pro/ho...or-k518ise.pdf

You can also find Various FOBS and Cases, on Ali-Express
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesa...list.1000002.0