General: - V50 Key Error

Rory1649 · Apr 9th, 2018, 09:17

have a V50 D5, 11 1/2 yrs old only done 120k and I have an error code reading:

KEY ERROR
TRY AGAIN.

and i can't start the car.

The car locks and unlocks fine so a signal is getting to the car but when i insert the key the error message appears with the (i) warning also illuminating.

I've changed the battery on both key fobs this morning and makes no difference.

Teilo1979 · Apr 9th, 2018, 15:38

There can be issues with the receiver around the ignition barrel, it sounds like it's not reading the key.
My friends car had this fail and I'm afraid it was a dealer only fix.
I would get the codes read first with VIDA and that will narrow the fault down.

Terry.

IainG · Apr 9th, 2018, 16:02

Hi

Normally the ignition switch, no coding required just a replacement.
On mine, i changed the ignition key unit. there have been loads of problems and i think volvo are on the 3rd or 4th version of the unit.

A sharp bang on the dash next to the key switch sorted mine temporarily.

Iain

The Thong · Apr 9th, 2018, 19:58

Yeah, it’s a known with V50 and S40. I had it with my V50, I got the dealer to replace the ignition switch for me.

TT

Marley Labrador · Apr 10th, 2018, 14:51

I had the same problem just put the key in the ignition and firmly hit the
Key with the head of a screwdriver I have never had a problem again
That was two years ago

Apr 9th, 2018, 09:17	#1
Rory1649 New Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2018 15:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: South Queensferry	V50 Key Error have a V50 D5, 11 1/2 yrs old only done 120k and I have an error code reading: KEY ERROR TRY AGAIN. and i can't start the car. The car locks and unlocks fine so a signal is getting to the car but when i insert the key the error message appears with the (i) warning also illuminating. I've changed the battery on both key fobs this morning and makes no difference.

Apr 9th, 2018, 19:58	#4
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:58 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Yeah, it’s a known with V50 and S40. I had it with my V50, I got the dealer to replace the ignition switch for me. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Apr 9th, 2018, 15:38	#2
Teilo1979 V70 R Design D4 MY2013 Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2022 12:52 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Polmont, Central Scotland.	There can be issues with the receiver around the ignition barrel, it sounds like it's not reading the key. My friends car had this fail and I'm afraid it was a dealer only fix. I would get the codes read first with VIDA and that will narrow the fault down. Terry.

Apr 9th, 2018, 16:02	#3
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Normally the ignition switch, no coding required just a replacement. On mine, i changed the ignition key unit. there have been loads of problems and i think volvo are on the 3rd or 4th version of the unit. A sharp bang on the dash next to the key switch sorted mine temporarily. Iain

Apr 10th, 2018, 14:51	#5
Marley Labrador New Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2022 23:40 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: edinburgh	I had the same problem just put the key in the ignition and firmly hit the Key with the head of a screwdriver I have never had a problem again That was two years ago

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