V70 mk2 remote key fob - Page 2

Clan · Jan 15th, 2013, 18:34

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Originally Posted by Wingfoot

Hi, I have an 06 V70, and have a very similar problem. The remote used to work up to 80 yards away, then suddenly , one evening it didn't lock. I tried again, it worked O.K. Next morning it wouldn't let me in, so I changed the battery in the remote, which had no effect, so I tried the spare remote, normally kept in the house. Again no effect, even with a new battery. I got in the car using the key to cancel the alarm, and tried a lot of tests. The remotes will occasionally unlock the car, if they are held an inch from the windscreen. Also if I use the switch to cancel the deadlocks, before locking with the key, it does not reset when the car is started. A test on the analyzer at a "non franchised" dealer showed no faults in the system, which they said was perfect. They told me I needed two new remotes at £207 the pair, plus programming. I do not believe that both remotes failed at the same time. My money is on the receiver. Is this located in the rear view mirror, and any ideas on cost. Can I change it, or does it require programming?

get the mirror ( UEM ) software upgraded first it may be worthwhile ... If you have to get a new mirror that updated software will go into the new mirror when it is reloaded ...

Wingfoot · Jan 29th, 2013, 22:48

thanks for the suggestions. I will try them, but i've just had unexpected domestic bill of several hundred pounds, so it will have to wait a short while, and i will continue using the key. will let you know when i've got it sorted.

reggit · Jan 30th, 2013, 08:40

Did you try your remotes at a location away from your property?

From your description of them working in close proximity to the windscreen would suggest the received is being de-sensed by another signal, or the batteries are flat - you've changed these so can discount that.

Let me know when you try this.

ADBS65 · Jan 30th, 2013, 11:09

Mine is still the same new battery in either fob and it all works as it should for about 3 days then it stops working. I check the batteries and they have life still in them but do show a voltage decrease. Any ideas as £100 a fob is expensive fix!

jim annandale · Jan 30th, 2013, 20:54

I had a similar problem, but only on my driveway, turned out to be the wireless doorbell, £14.99 for a wired doorbell cured it, somebody on the forum pointed me in this direction by the way so it aint that unusual. Try taking the battery out of your bell push.

ADBS65 · Feb 2nd, 2013, 17:22

Hi Jim I haven't got a doorbell mate. The fob works ok anywhere for 3 days after I insert a new battery then stops working.

Thekilt · Nov 18th, 2019, 20:20

Mine has just started doing this so will try some of these options but not sure which fuse to pull?

Jan 29th, 2013, 22:48	#12
Wingfoot New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2013 22:48 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stafford	V70 remotes thanks for the suggestions. I will try them, but i've just had unexpected domestic bill of several hundred pounds, so it will have to wait a short while, and i will continue using the key. will let you know when i've got it sorted.

Jan 30th, 2013, 08:40	#13
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Did you try your remotes at a location away from your property? From your description of them working in close proximity to the windscreen would suggest the received is being de-sensed by another signal, or the batteries are flat - you've changed these so can discount that. Let me know when you try this. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jan 30th, 2013, 11:09	#14
ADBS65 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 12:13 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wolverhampton	Mine is still the same new battery in either fob and it all works as it should for about 3 days then it stops working. I check the batteries and they have life still in them but do show a voltage decrease. Any ideas as £100 a fob is expensive fix! __________________ Andy 2011 Volvo S60 ES D3 Manual

Feb 2nd, 2013, 17:22	#16
ADBS65 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 12:13 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wolverhampton	Hi Jim I haven't got a doorbell mate. The fob works ok anywhere for 3 days after I insert a new battery then stops working. __________________ Andy 2011 Volvo S60 ES D3 Manual

Jan 30th, 2013, 20:54	#15
jim annandale Master Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2021 08:56 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: northampton	I had a similar problem, but only on my driveway, turned out to be the wireless doorbell, £14.99 for a wired doorbell cured it, somebody on the forum pointed me in this direction by the way so it aint that unusual. Try taking the battery out of your bell push.

Nov 18th, 2019, 20:20	#17
Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:40 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	Mine has just started doing this so will try some of these options but not sure which fuse to pull?

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