Replace Key Fob Batteries

2001 Volvo S40 Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2001 Volvo S40 Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

Key fob grant easy access to your auto. When the key battery is dead you lose your fob’s ability to use distance opening function. Below, we explained how to open your car remote key fob and replace your Volvo key battery.

What size battery does 2001 Volvo S40 keyless entry remote required

Replacing battery in remote key fob require CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your keyless entry fob's batteries.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

A tiny button cell battery installed inside the your remote key fob. Delicately try to disassemble your keyless entry remote with flat head screwdriver. Remove one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it in fob’s shell. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the charge cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that all working fine by pressing buttons on key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to put the two halves in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your keyless entry remote shell for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

How to replace the battery video instruction

DIY Replace Volvo S40 C30 V50 Key Fob Battery on your Keyfob Transponder 2004-2012 CR2032

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Volvo S40 require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4 build upon the size packaging, brand and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases do not require to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2001 Volvo S40 key yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Car service cost for change the battery in remote key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the car.

Remote key fob batteries in Volvo S40 should be replaced every 4 years, also this will vary based on their amount of use and battery quality. If your remote key fob shortened signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make trouble for you.

These signs will warn you that it's possible time to replace battery in your Volvo S40: multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, you didn't change battery more than 4 years, signal strength reduced and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other Volvo Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: HYQ1512J
  2. Models: 2000-2004 Volvo S40