3D Printed VG1 Keyfob Covers

James_EG_940 · Nov 27th, 2020, 17:21

Hi folks,

Just a quick little post to show off what I've been working on recently.

I've done a few posts in the past about the VG1 (Volvo Guard alarm system):

Volvo Guard 1 Keyfobs
Solved: Volvo Guard 1 remote C/L range.

and in one I mentioned the prospect of 3D printing the battery lids/covers. Well, I have a 3D printer now and have now designed and printed up some covers. See the pictures here and let me know what you think, I'm not 100% satisfied with the quality yet but in general they work and look better than a gooey wrap of electrical tape!

It's probably the nichest of niche markets but if people are interested I can print more of these and if people are really interested I can use other colours than black. Wouldn't be looking for much for them, probably less than £10 delivered in the UK.

They rely on using the original screw and spring battery contact salvaged from the original fob. Spring could be bodged and the screw is a black, 2x9mm countersunk self tapper.

Cheers

TonyS9 · Nov 30th, 2020, 20:03

Good job, I repaired mine with a bolt many years ago. Lasted well until the range started to go, then fixed temporarily by the vcap adjustment trick, then eventually the control module died. I don't thing these have much of a life over 20yrs. I've seen 3 failures on 3 cars all around 20yrs, mixture of Guard 1 and 2. Thats not a good percentage.

James_EG_940 · Dec 1st, 2020, 10:50

Thanks, Tony. Yes, they're clearly fraught with problems although fingers crossed mine still seems to be going strong. I replaced the little variable cap in the summer (thanks Forrest for identifying the part number - I bought 20 as they're now no longer made so have some spares if anyone's desperate) and now I have my 20 metre remote range back.

It's a real novelty to be able to use the remote remotely and without one hand squeezing the battery compartment shut while the other presses the button!

hwharwig · Jul 26th, 2021, 23:35

Hi James,
Well that's really a great job. I would like to buy 2 black covers from you but I'm in the Netherlands. Don't know if you want to ship them?
I have 2 fobs, 1 cover broken so far but I'm afraid the other one will break also one of these days.
I think both working but the alarm system in the car is not. The receiver is flashing: ooooonnnnn-off-on-off-ooooonnnnn-off-on-off-ooooonnnnn- etc. Whatever I do this stays the same. 1 backdoor switch is working but the lights are not lit. And I can't find (yet) the tailgate switch. The other switches seem ok. So maybe a loop problem?
Ok, thanks in advance!
Cheers!

Nov 27th, 2020, 17:21	#1
James_EG_940 Felonious Fanatic Last Online: Jan 16th, 2024 13:07 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oxfordshire View Photos By: James_EG_940	3D Printed VG1 Keyfob Covers Hi folks, Just a quick little post to show off what I've been working on recently. I've done a few posts in the past about the VG1 (Volvo Guard alarm system): Volvo Guard 1 Keyfobs Solved: Volvo Guard 1 remote C/L range. and in one I mentioned the prospect of 3D printing the battery lids/covers. Well, I have a 3D printer now and have now designed and printed up some covers. See the pictures here and let me know what you think, I'm not 100% satisfied with the quality yet but in general they work and look better than a gooey wrap of electrical tape! It's probably the nichest of niche markets but if people are interested I can print more of these and if people are really interested I can use other colours than black. Wouldn't be looking for much for them, probably less than £10 delivered in the UK. They rely on using the original screw and spring battery contact salvaged from the original fob. Spring could be bodged and the screw is a black, 2x9mm countersunk self tapper. Cheers __________________ Please PM if you know of any black 940s being broken! I'm really keen for a driver's door and both front wings! Paint code 19-23

Dec 1st, 2020, 10:50	#3
James_EG_940 Felonious Fanatic Last Online: Jan 16th, 2024 13:07 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oxfordshire View Photos By: James_EG_940	Thanks, Tony. Yes, they're clearly fraught with problems although fingers crossed mine still seems to be going strong. I replaced the little variable cap in the summer (thanks Forrest for identifying the part number - I bought 20 as they're now no longer made so have some spares if anyone's desperate) and now I have my 20 metre remote range back. It's a real novelty to be able to use the remote remotely and without one hand squeezing the battery compartment shut while the other presses the button! __________________ Please PM if you know of any black 940s being broken! I'm really keen for a driver's door and both front wings! Paint code 19-23

Nov 30th, 2020, 20:03	#2
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	Good job, I repaired mine with a bolt many years ago. Lasted well until the range started to go, then fixed temporarily by the vcap adjustment trick, then eventually the control module died. I don't thing these have much of a life over 20yrs. I've seen 3 failures on 3 cars all around 20yrs, mixture of Guard 1 and 2. Thats not a good percentage.

Jul 26th, 2021, 23:35	#4
hwharwig New Member Last Online: Sep 8th, 2021 11:58 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Velp View Photos By: hwharwig	Hi James, Well that's really a great job. I would like to buy 2 black covers from you but I'm in the Netherlands. Don't know if you want to ship them? I have 2 fobs, 1 cover broken so far but I'm afraid the other one will break also one of these days. I think both working but the alarm system in the car is not. The receiver is flashing: ooooonnnnn-off-on-off-ooooonnnnn-off-on-off-ooooonnnnn- etc. Whatever I do this stays the same. 1 backdoor switch is working but the lights are not lit. And I can't find (yet) the tailgate switch. The other switches seem ok. So maybe a loop problem? Ok, thanks in advance! Cheers!

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