Remote key(s) seem a bit 'dodgy'

Milty · Dec 1st, 2014, 21:42

XC60, D4, delivered in July.

Still very happy with it in general but over the last month or so, the remote key seems to be less responsive. I have to be almost in the car before it unlocks. The keyless entry has also become a bit hit and miss and sometimes won't open or lock by pulling the door handle / pushing the door button.

I suspect the batteries need changing in the key fobs but to me, it seems odd that both fobs seem to be the same (1 is used 5 days a week, the other usually only at weekends). 4 months also seems to be a short time for key fob battery life compared to previous cars I've had that have also had keyless entry.

I'm not a slave to fuel consumption but it seems to have dropped by about 3mpg in the last month or so. I've seen other posts like this suggesting winter fuel additives being the cause but again, I've never noticed this with previous cars.

Clan · Dec 1st, 2014, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milty

XC60, D4, delivered in July.

Still very happy with it in general but over the last month or so, the remote key seems to be less responsive. I have to be almost in the car before it unlocks. The keyless entry has also become a bit hit and miss and sometimes won't open or lock by pulling the door handle / pushing the door button.

I suspect the batteries need changing in the key fobs but to me, it seems odd that both fobs seem to be the same (1 is used 5 days a week, the other usually only at weekends). 4 months also seems to be a short time for key fob battery life compared to previous cars I've had that have also had keyless entry.

I'm not a slave to fuel consumption but it seems to have dropped by about 3mpg in the last month or so. I've seen other posts like this suggesting winter fuel additives being the cause but again, I've never noticed this with previous cars.

when the fob batteries are low it sends a message to the dash to advise you .
Normal life is some years , .. Is the problem related to where you park ? Local radio interference perhaps ?

Milty · Dec 1st, 2014, 22:23

Unless we've got new radio interference, I don't think so. Not working the same at the usual work and home locations.

Will mention it to the dealer when next nearby.

Loza · Dec 2nd, 2014, 09:27

I had the same problem - also an XC60 delivered in July. Keyless stopped working, "remote" opening was anything but remote (had to be right next to the car). There is a box in the panel above the drivers head that had failed and coordinated all of the opening/shutting. Dealer replaced it and all was well. I guess they must have had a bad batch.

AngloScot · Dec 18th, 2014, 10:52

I think have a similar problem with my remote keys. Car is booked-in early January to be fixed. I will update after.

swishtony · Dec 18th, 2014, 22:38

Exactly the same problem here, Sept 27th delivery. I was going to post this yesterday but totally forgot!

Same problem to a T, often locking the doors I have to push the buttons 2 or 3 times and the same locking with remote. I wonder if this has happened since the recall for the tailgate as that had something to do with the locking system? Mine had the recall done a few weeks ago, how about others on here?

Mine is having the 3 month inspection in a few weeks so will mention before I take it in for that.

Voltan · Dec 18th, 2014, 23:15

I'm surprised to read that people are having trouble with the keyless entry. I had keyless entry on a Renault Laguna. It worked flawlessly throughout the three years I had it. It seems strange that a Premium brand like Volvo don't seem to have got it right compared with a lowly Renault! I only had to replace one battery in one of the fobs in its third year.

nidO · Dec 19th, 2014, 09:40

FWIW, the keyless on my MY15 V60 has been perfect, both for locking and unlocking has never missed a beat - Maybe if you're all having problems with XC60's that does point to something specific with them such as your recent tailgate fix (no powered tailgate on the V60)

swishtony · Dec 19th, 2014, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by nidO

FWIW, the keyless on my MY15 V60 has been perfect, both for locking and unlocking has never missed a beat - Maybe if you're all having problems with XC60's that does point to something specific with them such as your recent tailgate fix (no powered tailgate on the V60)

That's why I was asking if others have had the tailgate fix done. The keyless system has been flawless up until recently, strange that it would suddenly happen, along with others here on the forum at the same time.

Have tried it out a few more times and the remote issue is not so bad, the worst one is pressing the button to lock the car, I now have to press 2 or 3 times every time before it will lock.

wimorrison · Dec 19th, 2014, 11:42

I have developed (actually car rather than me) has developed a fault with a normal key as the RHR door says it is open all the time and as a result the car won't lock most of the time

Luckily in for 1st service next week

Dec 1st, 2014, 21:42	#1
Milty Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2015 00:12 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Worcester	Remote key(s) seem a bit 'dodgy' XC60, D4, delivered in July. Still very happy with it in general but over the last month or so, the remote key seems to be less responsive. I have to be almost in the car before it unlocks. The keyless entry has also become a bit hit and miss and sometimes won't open or lock by pulling the door handle / pushing the door button. I suspect the batteries need changing in the key fobs but to me, it seems odd that both fobs seem to be the same (1 is used 5 days a week, the other usually only at weekends). 4 months also seems to be a short time for key fob battery life compared to previous cars I've had that have also had keyless entry. I'm not a slave to fuel consumption but it seems to have dropped by about 3mpg in the last month or so. I've seen other posts like this suggesting winter fuel additives being the cause but again, I've never noticed this with previous cars.

Dec 18th, 2014, 10:52	#5
AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	I think have a similar problem with my remote keys. Car is booked-in early January to be fixed. I will update after. __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

Dec 18th, 2014, 22:38	#6
swishtony Master Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hastings	Exactly the same problem here, Sept 27th delivery. I was going to post this yesterday but totally forgot! Same problem to a T, often locking the doors I have to push the buttons 2 or 3 times and the same locking with remote. I wonder if this has happened since the recall for the tailgate as that had something to do with the locking system? Mine had the recall done a few weeks ago, how about others on here? Mine is having the 3 month inspection in a few weeks so will mention before I take it in for that. __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 (181bhp) SE Lux Nav, Auto, Electric Silver, DSP, 4C, Pano Sunroof, Prem sound , F & R park assist, VOC, PCC, Tinted glass, WIP, FP.

Dec 18th, 2014, 23:15	#7
Voltan Senior Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2023 22:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scotland	I'm surprised to read that people are having trouble with the keyless entry. I had keyless entry on a Renault Laguna. It worked flawlessly throughout the three years I had it. It seems strange that a Premium brand like Volvo don't seem to have got it right compared with a lowly Renault! I only had to replace one battery in one of the fobs in its third year. __________________ MY19 XC60 D4

Dec 19th, 2014, 09:40	#8
nidO Junior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2015 09:52 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Norwich	FWIW, the keyless on my MY15 V60 has been perfect, both for locking and unlocking has never missed a beat - Maybe if you're all having problems with XC60's that does point to something specific with them such as your recent tailgate fix (no powered tailgate on the V60) __________________ MY15 V60 D4 SE Nav Caspian Blue, Winter Pack, Security Pack, Driver Support Pack

Dec 1st, 2014, 22:23	#3
Milty Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2015 00:12 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Worcester	Unless we've got new radio interference, I don't think so. Not working the same at the usual work and home locations. Will mention it to the dealer when next nearby.

Dec 2nd, 2014, 09:27	#4
Loza New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2016 12:13 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bath	I had the same problem - also an XC60 delivered in July. Keyless stopped working, "remote" opening was anything but remote (had to be right next to the car). There is a box in the panel above the drivers head that had failed and coordinated all of the opening/shutting. Dealer replaced it and all was well. I guess they must have had a bad batch.

Dec 19th, 2014, 11:42	#10
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I have developed (actually car rather than me) has developed a fault with a normal key as the RHR door says it is open all the time and as a result the car won't lock most of the time Luckily in for 1st service next week __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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