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How to Change a Dead Volvo C30 Key Fob The Volvo C30 is a good car that falls victim to a few minor imperfections. The two front seats are very comfortable, but the rear seats are cramped and the cargo space is limited. There are a variety of reasons for why your Volvo key won't turn. Some keys need programming, which should be done only by a dealer or auto locksmith. How do I Change the Key Blade You may be able to unlock your Volvo with the mechanical blade if your key fob is dead. In the majority of new Volvos there is a hidden mechanical car key that can be used to unlock the door for the driver in the event of an emergency when remote keys do not work. You can also use the mechanical key to turn on the vehicle with the push-start button on your Volvo is still activated by the sensor when you enter the vehicle. To access the blade, put the fob with the right side facing up, and place the “Volvo Cars Logo” on the fob. Locate the small black button at the left-hand side of the fob. Slide it downwards and to your right. This will let you remove the cover and allow you to access the key blade that is hidden within. The key fob is simple to replace. Slide the cover of the key fob off of the key ring. Carefully lift the back of the cover, so that you can view the inside. The battery should be the standard CR2032 type watch-style cell. Remove the old battery and replace it with a new one, being careful not to touch the batteries poles'+ and ' with your fingers. volvo key programming are available at most supermarkets and pharmacies. How to Replace the Battery The key fob contains tiny batteries that will need to be changed at some point in your ownership of the car. The fob also contains an electronic key blade that will allow you to open the driver door when the remote battery is dead or keys are lost. You can easily replace the battery, but take care not to harm the metal contacts inside the back cover. A small flathead screwdriver or pry bar tool made of plastic can be used for prying through the corner of the cover. After the cover is removed the battery can be replaced by sliding a new silver button cell (CR 2430 3 Volt) in to the slot with the “+” positive side facing down and the “–” negative side facing your way. The blade for the key is inserted into the fob after the battery has been replaced. By pressing the unlock button, you will disable the alarm and unlock the driver's door. If you press it twice, all doors will be unlocked and the tailgate will open in the event that your vehicle has one. You can purchase replacement batteries in most pharmacy stores or supermarkets. They are marketed as watchbatteries and come with a numbering system on them to aid in identifying them. How to Change the Ignition Cylinder Ignition cylinders are important for your Volvo to function properly. They provide power to different parts of the car and assist in starting it. Over time, they will wear out and require replacement. If you find that your Volvo isn't starting or stalls during driving, you may need to replace your ignition cylinder. If you're lucky, it could be something you did wrong or made a mistake. Maybe you didn't take the key out completely or it was stuck in the lock's cylinder. Try to release the key by gently shaking it, and then moving it around. But, be careful not to applying too much force, as it might break something within the steering wheel or the ignition switch. Another possibility is that the ignition switch is malfunctioning. It's not unexpected that this switch will wear out with time, considering that it is used every day. It's likely to fail with one of the settings which control the ignition or power supply and then it will stall. The ignition switch may stall if it is about to fail. It is essential to have it checked immediately. The technician will check the entire system to figure out what is causing the issue. They'll examine the ignition cylinder, the key, and other components of the security system. If you're driving a brand newer car, they'll also examine the wiring to see whether there's any issues with it. How to Change the Remote If you find that your Volvo key fob battery is dying or you want to change it out, there is a quick and easy way to do it. You can use a screwdriver with a flat blade to pry open the back cover of your key fob to replace the battery. A small grey button is located in the upper right corner of the key fob, and you can press this to slide open and remove the cover of the battery. After that, you can take off the battery that was in place and replace it with an entirely new one. This is likely to take 30 minutes or less. You can control the remote window roll-down feature of a newer Volvo using your Volvo keyfob. You can also shut the sunroof and windows by pressing the lock button (if it is equipped). When you hit the unlock button on the Volvo key fob of the SUV, the alarm will go off and the driver's side door is unlocked. Other doors as well as the tailgate will be unlocked when you press it twice in succession. If you see an “REMOTE BATTERY Low Voltage” message in your car's instrument cluster or the locks don't respond when you're within the range, it's time to change the battery in your remote key. Replacing the battery of your remote key is a quick and easy process that can be completed in a matter of minutes, either at home or with a local car dealer.