Electrics: 70: key fob

[DavidLewis]

When I bought my 99 V70 2.3 T5 it came with only one key fob. The dealer said key fob was not working due to dead battery. He replaced the battery - no joy. Said he would get me a new key fob. Never did despite being chased.

I have two key fobs from a 97 V70 2.5 SE, same shape fob. Looking at the forum there seems to be some suggestion that the two key fobs from the 97
V70 could be recoded. My local volvo independant garage thinks not.

Could there be a problem with the receiver for the key fob signal ? If so would there be an error message recorded on the ECU ?

Can the 97 V70 key fobs be recoded to the 99 T5 ? If so does anyone know someone in the Herts/Bucks area who could do it to save me having to buy 2 new key fobs ?

Thanks.

[Bigfella666]

David

I do not know the technicalities but if you have the same style of fob from the 97 as the 1999 then yes they can be recoded.

I am on the same path as you but cannot provide an answer. When I took my P1 to Braydons in June the Volvo central computer said I needed a PIN not a downloaded code ( this us almost certainly wrong ) and so a response from Volvo in Sweden was required to sort the matter. I am still waiting for that response.

Lakes up at Wyboston told me this is nonsense and "their man " will chip and code a second key no problem. That was also in June and yep u guessed it I am still waiting !!!!!

Sorry to be of limited help but at least if you have 2 fobs in top notch condition you have saved yourself fifty quid or 200 plus if you were buying them new !

[V70Zig]

Have a read here.....https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=273953

Might be worth a punt for your non working fob....

[DavidLewis]

Sent the key fob away. Repaired and returned in new case. Still no remote locking. How do I check the remote receiver ? Some references say it is behind the glove box, some say above the driver`s footwell, some say above instrument cluster. How do I find out where it is and what it looks like.

Since buying the car I have found out it sat still for the best part of four years. Are there any batteries in the receiver that could need replacing ?

1999 V70 T5.

Many thanks for the feedback so far.

[V70Zig]

Originally Posted by DavidLewis

Sent the key fob away. Repaired and returned in new case. Still no remote locking. How do I check the remote receiver ? Some references say it is behind the glove box, some say above the driver`s footwell, some say above instrument cluster. How do I find out where it is and what it looks like.

Since buying the car I have found out it sat still for the best part of four years. Are there any batteries in the receiver that could need replacing ?

1999 V70 T5.

Many thanks for the feedback so far.

Well, I'd be looking at getting it hooked up to either Vida or Vol-fcr, not sure which one for yours. Perhaps there are some codes stored that might point to the problem. Hopefully someone local to you might be along soon and offer you a "free or beer read".......

[Clan]

Originally Posted by DavidLewis

When I bought my 99 V70 2.3 T5 it came with only one key fob. The dealer said key fob was not working due to dead battery. He replaced the battery - no joy. Said he would get me a new key fob. Never did despite being chased.

I have two key fobs from a 97 V70 2.5 SE, same shape fob. Looking at the forum there seems to be some suggestion that the two key fobs from the 97
V70 could be recoded. My local volvo independant garage thinks not.

Could there be a problem with the receiver for the key fob signal ? If so would there be an error message recorded on the ECU ?

Can the 97 V70 key fobs be recoded to the 99 T5 ? If so does anyone know someone in the Herts/Bucks area who could do it to save me having to buy 2 new key fobs ?

Thanks.

If yours IS a 99 model a completely different network wiring system was used so not a lot was compatible with older models , 1999 had a blue volvo badge on the front grille .

a volvo dealer will have to code either type . s best just get them to supply and fit ..