What does a fob key on a Volvo look like?
Fob car key – Fob remote “push to start” car key: Usually looks like some sort of remote. This fob car key has a chip and therefore will need to be programmed. The next image is of a Volvo key that has a transponder chip in it and therefore NEEDS to be coded.
What to do if your Volvo key has broken off?
And if your Volvo key has broken off in a lock or the ignition, the locksmith can extract a broken car key and might be able to use it to make a duplicate. However, this is not necessary.
What should I do if my Volvo FOB is not working?
Just to emphasize, you need to turn the ignition on with one key – which means leaving it in its slot overnight, then disconnect the battery. Hopefully you can lock the doors manually with the other key, as the central locking won’t work without battery power.
Where is the transponder on a Volvo FOB?
This fob car key has a chip and therefore will need to be programmed. The next image is of a Volvo key that has a transponder chip in it and therefore NEEDS to be coded. The chip is located inside the cover at the top. The next image is of a Volvo key that doesn’t contain a chip and therefore DOES NOT NEED to be coded.
What to do if you lose your Volvo remote key?
If you lose your remote key, you can order a replacement from a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. Bring the other remaining remote keys to the workshop. As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote key must be erased from the system.
What should I tell the locksmith if I Lost my Volvo?
In addition, if you decided to call an automotive locksmith, remember to provide the exact year, make and model, e.g. “I lost my 2012 Volvo C30 car keys, I lost my 2019 Volvo XC40 push to start key” etc. This is important so the locksmith can check if he or she has the right key blank.