Remote locking problem

david.lazio · Nov 15th, 2007, 21:17

Hope someone can help.

I have an S40 T4 & just lately when me or my wife go to lock or unlock the car nothing happens when you press the appropriate button on the remote. We each have our own keys & they are both playing up so I assume that it isn`t the remote batteries,although I haven`t checked either of them.

About two years ago we lost our only key & had to have a complete new gizmo (sorry I am not a mechanic so don`t know what it was) under the bonnet & two new keys & fobs from Volvo,it cost me a fortune,but I would imagine that it wouldn`t be that with it only having fairly recently been renewed.

Your help would be appreciated.

Thanks,Dave.

Baffler · Nov 16th, 2007, 05:01

Try changing the batteries in both fobs and see how you get on. If it's not the batteries then you may need to reprogramme the fobs at the main stealers but it's highly unlikely both are giving trouble at the same time. Remember, there's something like a five meter range from fob to car!

BTW...I believe the batteries are CR2016 or DI2016

Good luck...

Ex Bmw owner · Nov 16th, 2007, 16:24

Just above your pedels there is the panel that is like a shelf,take the screws out and take off that panel.Behind there you will find a big grey box with 2 multi plugs in it,this is the keyless entry system box.Pull the wires out and leave it for an hour.This will reset the keyless entry system and it may sort it out,got 2 be worth a try before spending any money again! I had an R reg s40 that needing resetting once in a while.You can still use the car while it is unplugged but you will have no alarm or central locking
Hope this helps!!!
Gareth

Ex Bmw owner · Nov 16th, 2007, 16:26

Oh yes,and don't forget to plug it back in again!!! lol

david.lazio · Nov 16th, 2007, 23:45

I will give those suggestions a try to see if it works.

Thanks Dave.

Clan · Nov 17th, 2007, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex Bmw owner

I had an R reg s40 that needing resetting once in a while.You can still use the car while it is unplugged but you will have no alarm or central locking
Gareth

Or interior lights ....

Nov 15th, 2007, 21:17	#1
david.lazio Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2008 17:19 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kingston	Remote locking problem Hope someone can help. I have an S40 T4 & just lately when me or my wife go to lock or unlock the car nothing happens when you press the appropriate button on the remote. We each have our own keys & they are both playing up so I assume that it isn`t the remote batteries,although I haven`t checked either of them. About two years ago we lost our only key & had to have a complete new gizmo (sorry I am not a mechanic so don`t know what it was) under the bonnet & two new keys & fobs from Volvo,it cost me a fortune,but I would imagine that it wouldn`t be that with it only having fairly recently been renewed. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks,Dave.

Nov 16th, 2007, 05:01	#2
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 13:57 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Try changing the batteries in both fobs and see how you get on. If it's not the batteries then you may need to reprogramme the fobs at the main stealers but it's highly unlikely both are giving trouble at the same time. Remember, there's something like a five meter range from fob to car! BTW...I believe the batteries are CR2016 or DI2016 Good luck... __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Nov 16th, 2007, 23:45	#5
david.lazio Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2008 17:19 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kingston	thanks guys I will give those suggestions a try to see if it works. Thanks Dave.

Nov 16th, 2007, 16:24	#3
Ex Bmw owner Junior Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2012 19:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Market Harborough	Just above your pedels there is the panel that is like a shelf,take the screws out and take off that panel.Behind there you will find a big grey box with 2 multi plugs in it,this is the keyless entry system box.Pull the wires out and leave it for an hour.This will reset the keyless entry system and it may sort it out,got 2 be worth a try before spending any money again! I had an R reg s40 that needing resetting once in a while.You can still use the car while it is unplugged but you will have no alarm or central locking Hope this helps!!! Gareth

Nov 16th, 2007, 16:26	#4
Ex Bmw owner Junior Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2012 19:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Market Harborough	Oh yes,and don't forget to plug it back in again!!! lol

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