How do I turn off the alarm on my Volvo 850?
– Get in, shut driver’s door and wait. – When alarm siren stops ringing (rings for 30 seconds), put key in ignition within 10 seconds and turn key and actually start the car. – The car will start and the LED indicator on the dash will switch off. – Alarm system is now disarmed / reset.
Are Volvo 850 good cars?
Well Designed The Volvo 850 is one of the best family vehicles ever designed (in my opinion). We own a 1994 sedan and a 1997 wagon and we love driving them both. We have enjoyed driving our vehicles coast-to-coast. They have been incredibly reliable.
How does the Volvo 850 anti theft system work?
Alarm is protected by standard door contacts, contact on hood catch, contact on rear window, and starter inhibitor. GUARD ALARM I Alarm is activated by pressing remote control button. This sends a series of pulses which are received by a radio receiver. The signal is converted and sent to the control module.
What kind of alarm system does a Volvo have?
NOTE: Anti-theft alarm system comes in 3 different versions: basic alarm, Guard Alarm I, and Guard Alarm II. See Fig. 1. Fig. 1: Identifying Alarm System Types Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America. BASIC ALARM Alarm is activated by LOCK button on remote control or by locking either front door or trunk using standard door keys.
How do you program a Volvo remote control?
2) Press one button on one remote control. Programming is acknowledged by indicator LED lighting for about 2 seconds. Indicator LED will then start flashing for 10 seconds. Program other remote control within 10 seconds while indicator LED is flashing.
Where is the unoccupied key code on a Volvo?
Press function button on status panel until status LED and indicator LED are lit. Release function button. Using status panel function button, advance to unoccupied key code location I, II or III. An occupied location is indicated by a flashing LED. An unoccupied location is indicated by a steadily lit LED.