Key odd behaviour

Ian1965 · Oct 8th, 2020, 20:38

Hi all, my key has started to behave slightly strangely...

When opening the door or boot for the first time in the day (could be morning or afternoon these days...) the usual quick press for the door open doesn't work. I am normally in the garage, car is outside, and I am about 2-3 ft from the boot.
If wander to the side slightly and keep trying eventually it works. Say 4 or 5 times.

I don't think that it is the key battery (2018 car) because after the initial opening it seems fine. I.e. i drive the car somewhere and lock it, then come back and can open from distance (at least 20 to 30 yds).

Anyone else had this?

Driver Dave · Oct 8th, 2020, 20:49

Try changing the key battery anyway.

Does it happen with all keys or just one? If just one I would say definitely battery problem.

Mad Malc · Oct 9th, 2020, 08:45

99.999% confident a new battery will solve this. Just changed mine after it took 3 presses to activate the locks and it now works correctly, the car is 15 months old.

HamDenFede · Oct 9th, 2020, 08:51

What they said

I had the exact same behaviour, also with the foot-swipe not really working and a new battery was an instant fix.

skippyfox · Oct 9th, 2020, 09:39

Agree with the above posts, my 2 year old V90 did the same a few weeks ago. New battery solved it.

Ian1965 · Oct 10th, 2020, 16:33

Yep, new battery worked. :-)

tem · Oct 10th, 2020, 18:19

I am sure that Volvo used to change the batteries at an annual service?
Seems like they do not do that anymore, with numerous folk having to change the batteries themselves.

I have the 5 year service package and the 4th one was carried out at the end of last month and never thought of asking.
Due to the virus, I got no paperwork, regarding the service, only the Service Book stamped and a brief verbal handover.

tem.

Driver Dave · Oct 10th, 2020, 22:50

They definitely don't change the batteries in the keys otherwise they would be asking for all keys to be taken in at the time of service.

gaby · Oct 11th, 2020, 13:48

Fotrunately, my dealer doens't replace the battery at the annual service.
To me, a battery only has to be replaced when it becomes depleted.

tem · Oct 11th, 2020, 16:14

One is supposed to get a warning if the battery needs changing:

https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...te-control-key

Now that I know that it is not changed at service (I am sure they were, when I first drove Volvo’s), I bought a new battery today, as the one in the fob is now 4 years in use.

tem.

Oct 8th, 2020, 20:38	#1
Ian1965 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 11:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Horsham	Key odd behaviour Hi all, my key has started to behave slightly strangely... When opening the door or boot for the first time in the day (could be morning or afternoon these days...) the usual quick press for the door open doesn't work. I am normally in the garage, car is outside, and I am about 2-3 ft from the boot. If wander to the side slightly and keep trying eventually it works. Say 4 or 5 times. I don't think that it is the key battery (2018 car) because after the initial opening it seems fine. I.e. i drive the car somewhere and lock it, then come back and can open from distance (at least 20 to 30 yds). Anyone else had this? __________________ -------------------------------- XC60 MY19 D4 Momentum, Winter Pack, Towbar

Oct 8th, 2020, 20:49	#2
Driver Dave Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 15:19 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern Scottish Highlands	Try changing the key battery anyway. Does it happen with all keys or just one? If just one I would say definitely battery problem. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Power-pulse Inscription, 5 Double Spoke alloys, Luminous Sand, Amber Leather, Linear Walnut Inlays, Winter Pack, Xenium Pack, BLIS, Dark Tinted Windows, Towbar, Mud flaps, PoleStar

Oct 10th, 2020, 16:33	#6
Ian1965 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 11:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Horsham	Yep, new battery worked. :-) __________________ -------------------------------- XC60 MY19 D4 Momentum, Winter Pack, Towbar

Oct 10th, 2020, 18:19	#7
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	I am sure that Volvo used to change the batteries at an annual service? Seems like they do not do that anymore, with numerous folk having to change the batteries themselves. I have the 5 year service package and the 4th one was carried out at the end of last month and never thought of asking. Due to the virus, I got no paperwork, regarding the service, only the Service Book stamped and a brief verbal handover. tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

Oct 10th, 2020, 22:50	#8
Driver Dave Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 15:19 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern Scottish Highlands	They definitely don't change the batteries in the keys otherwise they would be asking for all keys to be taken in at the time of service. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Power-pulse Inscription, 5 Double Spoke alloys, Luminous Sand, Amber Leather, Linear Walnut Inlays, Winter Pack, Xenium Pack, BLIS, Dark Tinted Windows, Towbar, Mud flaps, PoleStar

Oct 9th, 2020, 08:45	#3
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Today 09:32 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	99.999% confident a new battery will solve this. Just changed mine after it took 3 presses to activate the locks and it now works correctly, the car is 15 months old.

Oct 9th, 2020, 08:51	#4
HamDenFede Junior Member Last Online: Today 07:44 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Denmark	What they said I had the exact same behaviour, also with the foot-swipe not really working and a new battery was an instant fix.

Oct 9th, 2020, 09:39	#5
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Agree with the above posts, my 2 year old V90 did the same a few weeks ago. New battery solved it.

Oct 11th, 2020, 13:48	#9
gaby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:48 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belgium	Fotrunately, my dealer doens't replace the battery at the annual service. To me, a battery only has to be replaced when it becomes depleted. __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 (5 seater)

Oct 11th, 2020, 16:14	#10
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	One is supposed to get a warning if the battery needs changing: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...te-control-key Now that I know that it is not changed at service (I am sure they were, when I first drove Volvo’s), I bought a new battery today, as the one in the fob is now 4 years in use. tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

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