XC90 key dongle not working

Kingmunky · Apr 3rd, 2020, 11:29

Am I right in thinking the waterproof key should just work as per the regular ones ie. if I have it on my person and touch the handles I can lock/unlock/drive as usual?

I've only tried to use it once and I think the battery may have died (bought the car at 3years old). If I'm not doing anything wrong, I may just crack it open and replace the battery, pope some silicone around the inside to maintain some level of waterproofing.

Has anyone else done this and got their dongle to work afterwards?

CocoPops · Apr 3rd, 2020, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingmunky

Am I right in thinking the waterproof key should just work as per the regular ones ie. if I have it on my person and touch the handles I can lock/unlock/drive as usual?

I've only tried to use it once and I think the battery may have died (bought the car at 3years old). If I'm not doing anything wrong, I may just crack it open and replace the battery, pope some silicone around the inside to maintain some level of waterproofing.

Has anyone else done this and got their dongle to work afterwards?

Yes,if3yrs old, battery will be flat

Kingmunky · Apr 3rd, 2020, 11:38

Cheers, I'll have a crack at opening it up then.

gaby · Apr 3rd, 2020, 12:18

See:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=281138

nu11eaf · Apr 3rd, 2020, 15:33

I replaced my sports fob battery for the second time a few months ago, it was much easier to open the second time, make sure you take note of which way round the battery goes, you don't want to put it in the wrong way up and seal it then have to do it again when it does not work.

LexV90 · Apr 6th, 2020, 09:34

Does the car lock automatically when the dongle is not in range? If so, what's the range?!

Boatie · Apr 6th, 2020, 10:17

This thread has triggered a thought. Should my MY19 V90 (pre registered on 30/1/20 and delivered to me on 1/3/20 have come with a sports key? Normally I'd have spoken with the dealer but in these strange times...………………….

Lexman8 · Apr 6th, 2020, 10:54

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Originally Posted by LexV90

Does the car lock automatically when the dongle is not in range? If so, what's the range?!

No, it operates the same as a standard key.

MtillingVolvo · Apr 6th, 2020, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Boatie

This thread has triggered a thought. Should my MY19 V90 (pre registered on 30/1/20 and delivered to me on 1/3/20 have come with a sports key? Normally I'd have spoken with the dealer but in these strange times...………………….

Only if the car has keyless entry.

Kind Regards

Marc

Boatie · Apr 6th, 2020, 12:08

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Originally Posted by MtillingVolvo

Only if the car has keyless entry.

Kind Regards

Marc

Marc, yes it has. Many thanks for answer.

Frank

Apr 3rd, 2020, 11:29	#1
Kingmunky Junior Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2023 19:45 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Edinburgh	XC90 key dongle not working Am I right in thinking the waterproof key should just work as per the regular ones ie. if I have it on my person and touch the handles I can lock/unlock/drive as usual? I've only tried to use it once and I think the battery may have died (bought the car at 3years old). If I'm not doing anything wrong, I may just crack it open and replace the battery, pope some silicone around the inside to maintain some level of waterproofing. Has anyone else done this and got their dongle to work afterwards?

Apr 3rd, 2020, 12:18	#4
gaby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:39 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belgium	See: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=281138 __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 (5 seater)

Apr 3rd, 2020, 15:33	#5
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	I replaced my sports fob battery for the second time a few months ago, it was much easier to open the second time, make sure you take note of which way round the battery goes, you don't want to put it in the wrong way up and seal it then have to do it again when it does not work. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Apr 3rd, 2020, 11:38	#3
Kingmunky Junior Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2023 19:45 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Edinburgh	Cheers, I'll have a crack at opening it up then.

Apr 6th, 2020, 09:34	#6
LexV90 New Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2022 21:39 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: London	Does the car lock automatically when the dongle is not in range? If so, what's the range?!

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Boatie Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watford	This thread has triggered a thought. Should my MY19 V90 (pre registered on 30/1/20 and delivered to me on 1/3/20 have come with a sports key? Normally I'd have spoken with the dealer but in these strange times...………………….

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