Poor key design? - Page 2

GJB · Aug 30th, 2015, 19:53

Never had problem with key fob but do not have great bundle of keys on the ring nothing I can see as problem with fob.

Brodick · Aug 30th, 2015, 20:11

On my 3rd Volvo all of which have come with blade keys. 6 keys in total and never had an issue.

Have you come across the fob?

ianeverett · Sep 1st, 2015, 18:06

ok, mine has come off a number of times now and almost lost the fob.

Steveee · Sep 1st, 2015, 18:54

We have two cars and my wife has both sets of keys on one key ring. When she got home (in her car, not the volvo)all she found was the Volvo key blade attached to the key ring. Probably lost 20 miles away so no chance of it being used to steal the car.

She has her own volvo key as we use find the seat memory function very useful - I hate trying to get into the car after she has driven it only to get my knees wedged under the steering wheel.

And she does not play with the key catch. As its keyless entry, they sit on the seat or shut in the console so no bashing or jiggling other than when they are in her handbag.

Out of the 12 responses, one person reports a problem.

JRS80 · Sep 1st, 2015, 22:09

Interestingly I recall the dealer who I bought mine from explaining to me very carefully several times about if I have to use the physical key to get into the car (e.g flat battery) then be sure to fully reinsert it back into the key fob and press hard for a click. To the point where it was actually quite condescending! Not that Volvo dealers are known for that sort of behavior of course!!

Aug 30th, 2015, 20:11	#12
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	On my 3rd Volvo all of which have come with blade keys. 6 keys in total and never had an issue. Have you come across the fob? __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Sep 1st, 2015, 18:54	#14
Steveee Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 15:03 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Colchester	We have two cars and my wife has both sets of keys on one key ring. When she got home (in her car, not the volvo)all she found was the Volvo key blade attached to the key ring. Probably lost 20 miles away so no chance of it being used to steal the car. She has her own volvo key as we use find the seat memory function very useful - I hate trying to get into the car after she has driven it only to get my knees wedged under the steering wheel. And she does not play with the key catch. As its keyless entry, they sit on the seat or shut in the console so no bashing or jiggling other than when they are in her handbag. Out of the 12 responses, one person reports a problem. __________________ XC60 2.0D4 Drive-E 181 SS SE Lux Nav 6 Twilight Bronze 2015

Sep 1st, 2015, 22:09	#15
JRS80 Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 11:18 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N.Yorks	Interestingly I recall the dealer who I bought mine from explaining to me very carefully several times about if I have to use the physical key to get into the car (e.g flat battery) then be sure to fully reinsert it back into the key fob and press hard for a click. To the point where it was actually quite condescending! Not that Volvo dealers are known for that sort of behavior of course!! __________________ 2014 V60 D5 R Design Previously owned: 2005 V70 2.4 SE Auto 170 1999 V70 2.4 SE Auto 140

Aug 30th, 2015, 19:53	#11
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Never had problem with key fob but do not have great bundle of keys on the ring nothing I can see as problem with fob.

Sep 1st, 2015, 18:06	#13
ianeverett Junior Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2016 11:41 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Uxbridge	ok, mine has come off a number of times now and almost lost the fob.

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