What is an immobilizer in a Volvo?

What is an immobilizer in a Volvo?

The electronic immobiliser is a theft protection system that prevents an unauthorised person from starting the car. The car can only be started with the correct remote control key.

How do I start my Volvo S60 with key?

Proceed as follows: Briefly press on the key’s button (2)….Remote starting the engine

  1. The direction indicators flash quickly several times.
  2. The engine starts.
  3. The direction indicators illuminate with a constant glow for 3 seconds to verify that the engine has started.

How do you start a s60?

Hold the clutch pedal fully depressedIf the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the engine.. (For cars with automatic gearbox – Depress the brake pedal.) Press the START/STOP ENGINE button and then release it.

Why does my car not start after I hold the key?

The only possible reason that the starter doesn’t operate after the engine is started and you hold the key in the start position is that there is a vacuum lockout that kills the current to the starter after engine starts and is producing vacuum.

Why is my Volvo S40 ( 06 ) not starting?

My Volvo S40 (06) would not start when I turned the ignition key. I got a message that was somewhat like “Key Error, please try again”. I tried with both my keys so it wasn’t the key itself. I think I could hear some relay clicking in the on position.

Why does my car shut off after I start the engine?

Engine Starts Great, immediately shuts off upon release of key. The only possible reason that the starter doesn’t operate after the engine is started and you hold the key in the start position is that there is a vacuum lockout that kills the current to the starter after engine starts and is producing vacuum.

Can a key error cause a Volvo to not start?

Couldn’t start my Volvo due to Key Error. Called assistance and he fixed it by hitting the key with a screwdriver. What could be the error? – Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange Couldn’t start my Volvo due to Key Error. Called assistance and he fixed it by hitting the key with a screwdriver.