Why is my alarm not working on my Volvo S60?
The alarm control module on these cars is very common to fail. For some unknown reason Volvo put the unit in the right hand fender where it is exposed to elements that it would rather not be. Because of this, we end up changing these modules fairly regularly for one or more of the following issues:
Is there a message required on my Volvo S60?
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How to disable movement alarm on Volvo XC60?
• Ask when exiting. If this alternative is selected, a message will appear in the center console display each time the engine is turned off. Press OK/MENU to accept and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked. Press EXIT to cancel. 4. Press OK/MENU and lock the vehicle.
How to turn off reduced Guard in Volvo?
Select Reduced Guard (Press OK/ MENU to choose). 3. Two alternatives are now available: • Activate once. If this alternative is selected, Reduced guard See manual will appear in the instrument panel display and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked.
What to do when your car alarm goes off?
The older Volvo was feeling left out so I took him to the cheap automated car wash to get the road salt out of his system. For the next two hours I was resetting the alarm and running the car to dry it out and spraying everything electrical with WD-40.
What kind of car is the 2001 S60?
The car in question is a 2001 S60 2.4T with 142K on it, meticulously maintained and in excellent condition. Last weekend, I ran through a car wash and after getting home, I parked and turned off the car. A few minutes later, the alarm siren triggered and was sounding off.