New V40 Owner What to watch out for?. - Page 2

Clan · Jan 23rd, 2016, 20:20

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Originally Posted by conedia

Not in the car. I was locked out by the dead fob. Having a good one IN the car would have been of no help at all. The battery could have gone dead overnight, but certainly not sitting on it, as I keep the keys in a drawer in my office.

Having a good fob hidden in the car would have meant just a broken glass rather than a tow back to a garage or a lot more inconvenience .. ... If you don't venture far from home you could always go home for it of course . But a spare is essential .

chiptivo · Jan 23rd, 2016, 23:37

You can still get in the car and start it with a dead battery in the fob.

You can use the blade that comes out of the fob to unlock the passenger door. (Take cap off the door handle)

Then when in the car, you can still insert the fob and start the car. The immobiliser/starter chip in the fob does not require power.

So, relax guys, no fob battery required.

volvo for ever · Jan 28th, 2016, 18:25

other thing poor terminal connections on can wiring giving wee bit grief at moment

wallyw · Feb 22nd, 2016, 11:38

I have had a V40 for three years now and I am very pleased with it. However, I have had issues with the rear door locks. Last year both door locks failed and had to be changed. I was told they had been replaced by an improved lock design!! Last month the driver side rear door would not open again both using the external and internal door handle/latch. The lock was replaced again and everything is fine again. Made a coupe of post about the problem previously. For what it's worth I think the problem might be linked to extremely cold weather in the morning. I pick up my grandson at 7.00 in the morning and on several occasions the doors have been difficult to open, as if they are frozen. The problem with the locking mechanism seems to follow several days later.

Tcl80 · Jun 26th, 2016, 00:31

If your doing 30,000 miles a year it'll probably be worth buying the extended manufacturers warranty, it costs around £600 and increases the warranty to 5 years / 100,000 miles. I've just done mine for peace of mind now it's three years old

Jan 23rd, 2016, 23:37	#12
chiptivo Premier Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 13:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: wirral	You can still get in the car and start it with a dead battery in the fob. You can use the blade that comes out of the fob to unlock the passenger door. (Take cap off the door handle) Then when in the car, you can still insert the fob and start the car. The immobiliser/starter chip in the fob does not require power. So, relax guys, no fob battery required. __________________ Previous - S60 SE 2004 D5 (Owned 2010-2015) RIP Current - V40 R-Design NAV 2015 D2 (Owned 2015 -

Feb 22nd, 2016, 11:38	#14
wallyw New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2016 19:23 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Haslemere	Rear door locks I have had a V40 for three years now and I am very pleased with it. However, I have had issues with the rear door locks. Last year both door locks failed and had to be changed. I was told they had been replaced by an improved lock design!! Last month the driver side rear door would not open again both using the external and internal door handle/latch. The lock was replaced again and everything is fine again. Made a coupe of post about the problem previously. For what it's worth I think the problem might be linked to extremely cold weather in the morning. I pick up my grandson at 7.00 in the morning and on several occasions the doors have been difficult to open, as if they are frozen. The problem with the locking mechanism seems to follow several days later.

Jun 26th, 2016, 00:31	#15
Tcl80 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2021 19:28 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Blackheath, London	Extended manufacturers warranty If your doing 30,000 miles a year it'll probably be worth buying the extended manufacturers warranty, it costs around £600 and increases the warranty to 5 years / 100,000 miles. I've just done mine for peace of mind now it's three years old __________________ 2013 V40 SE Lux Nav D3 Geartronic Flamenco Red 2010 XC60 R-Design 2.4D Geartronic (going...) 2016 XC60 SE Lux Nav D4 Fwd Geartronic Magic Blue (coming soon...)

Jan 28th, 2016, 18:25	#13
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	other thing poor terminal connections on can wiring giving wee bit grief at moment

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