'05 S60R Key Fob Program

[wfcorn]

Hello,

I was having a locksmith make 2 new keys for my '05 S60R, one was non-remote just for backup while the other was a remote lock/unlock flip key FOB.

Both keys work when manually locking/unlocking the vehicle and they both will start the vehicle but he was unable to program the FOB to remotely lock/unlock the vehicle.

While in Vida and downloading the new FOB to the vehicle for the remote portion it was given a download failed error. Looking at the faults it was giving a UEM failure as the cause. I tried resetting the UEM, lock/unlock door 3 times manually from the driver's side door, but this did not fix the issue and we were still unable to program the FOB for remote locking and unlocking.

My SCM is failed, and has been for sometime. But I can't figure out why this would cause the UEM to not download a new FOB for remote entry. Also even with a failed SCM my sunroof still operates. Currently my sunroof and all windows operate normally and I have no messages when starting the vehicle, for some reason I'm not getting the Alarm Module Service Required message right now either.

Based on the sunroof and windows operating I can only assume that my UEM is operating properly but it is still giving the failure when trying to program the new FOB. Any ideas/suggestions for the cause and/or fix to this problem? I've called the dealership and they agree that a failed SCM should not cause the UEM to not accept a new FOB.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

-Will

[wise old monkey]

only volvo can program volvo keys

[Dancake]

You need a software download from Volvo themselves to programme a new remote fob.

[wfcorn]

He had the Volvo software and had a Volvo tech on the phone. He was also able to program 2 keys that could start the car using the software that he had. I can't imagine that the security to program remote entry would be higher than ignition programming and he was able to do that twice. I looked at the software that he was using and it was the same that I've seen at the dealerships. I just can't figure out what would be causing it to say a UEM failure while the UEM is operating fine for the windows and sunroof.

[reggit]

It sounds like your locksmith has a Volvo subscribed vida installation.

Have him check how many keyfobs the car thinks are installed, it can only support a certain number - 4 I think but I'm sure someone will correct if I'm wrong.

If it is already at the maximum, he'll need to remove others that you aren't in possession of.

Other than that wild stab in the dark, I've no idea I'm afraid (unless the uem is faulty)

[TDIvolvo]

Originally Posted by wise old monkey

only volvo can program volvo keys

Or someone who has bought the full diagnostics package complete with subscription to Volvo like my local indy who did keys for me.

[wfcorn]

So there are quite a few keys registered on the vehicle, I think 6 right now, I didn't have him delete any of the old ones, but I don't think that is the problem. I'm going to try and attach pictures I took of the fault diagnostics page, sorry for the flash in the middle of the pictures.

Looking at the fault symptoms listed in the third picture, I don't have any of the symptoms listed. If it is maxed out on the number of keys assigned to the vehicle would it give a different fault?

[wfcorn]

Just pulled up the owners manual and the max # of keys might be the reason, attached is the page from the manual.

Was talking with the locksmith, and the key that won't program for remote entry is the 6 key in the system, so that shouldn't be the issue...

[Simon Jones]

I think if it were me, I'd get all the other keys deleted. For all you know, the previous owner has another key and knows where you live, so might pop round one evening and help himself to your car.