Does Volvo V40 have alarm?
An advanced remote controlled alarm system. The alarm system is fully integrated with the electrical system of the vehicle and is therefore highly reliable. Deadlocks activated after 15 seconds when the car has been locked using the remote control.
Are Volvo alarms Thatcham approved?
Volvo cars with factory fitted Thatcham security systems Volvo fit as standard a Thatcham category 2 immobiliser or category 1 alarm to nearly all new cars built for the UK market.
How do I deactivate the alarm on my Volvo V40?
The manual is vague about deactivating the alarm, but what I did was: Park as normal and lock all four doors using the key-poked-in-the-slot method. This locks all doors and I can confirm that the alarm doesn’t arm (no blinky red light on dash). However I couldn’t work out how to lock the boot, so what do you think of:
Why does my Volvo S40 alarm keep sounding?
The siren module has a backup battery, so the alarm can sound even if the main battery is disconnected. I’ve pulled the module out and cut it open, expecting to find an old, dead, leaky battery that’s destroyed the circuit board inside. It turned out to be in great shape.
Why does my Volvo S40 siren keep going off?
2005 Volvo S40 with about 100k kms. Every once in a while, usually after I’ve just parked the car, exited, and locked it, the alarm will go off. I understand there is a common issue with these vehicles. The siren module has a backup battery, so the alarm can sound even if the main battery is disconnected.
Do you need diagnostic scanner for Volvo S40?
It doesn’t seem clear from your question. You need a good diagnostic scanner, a generic OBDII will not be good enough. You need a scan tool that will communicate with the body and alarm system and give you live data. As you say the alarm is still triggered in reduced mode it points towards the doors, tailgate or bonnet.