2010 volvo xc90 key fob battery replacement

How to Replace the Battery in a 2010 Volvo XC90 Key Fob

2010 volvo xc90 key fob battery replacement

Key fob grant access to your Volvo. If the key battery is weak you not to be able lock car from distance. In this article, we explained how to open your car keyless entry remote and replace a dead battery yourself. If you decide to do it at home near XC90, use this guide, but first make sure you have all you need.

What type battery does 2010 Volvo XC90 keyless entry remote take

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

Step by step guide

Inside of your key fob installed tiny coin cell battery. Move the key out of the way if it is in the remote key fob.

Accurately try to open your keyless entry remote with flat head screwdriver. Remove one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with new one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you place battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s body in reverse order.

At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your body two halves together and put it together by hands from top to bottom. Check your fob body for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

How to change the battery video guide

Volvo XC90 Key FOB Remote Battery Change CR2032

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Keyless entry remote of Volvo XC90 require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the size packaging, brand and type you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases do not need 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.

Changing your keyless entry remote battery is simple to do in 2010 Volvo XC90. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for key fob open.

Auto repair shop's price for replace the battery in remote key fob is $50-600 depending on the car.

You should change batteries inside key fob of Volvo XC90 at least once in four years. The term of battery differ on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality. Famous brands cells normally will last longer.

If your auto has low key battery indicator on dashboard, signal strength reduced, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors or fob's battery more than 4 years old, it's probably battery replace inside remote key fob needed. Currently installed battery is discharged with a high probability, but if it's not fix, fob replace or repair needed.

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This tutorial explains how to replace the key fob battery in Volvo S60 (2000 to 2009), Volvo V70 (2000 to 2007), Volvo S80 (1998 to 2006), Volvo XC70 (2000 to 2007) and Volvo XC90 (2003 to 2015)

If your Volvo remote fob range of transmission is noticeably reduced or if it completely fails to open and close the car as usual, this indicates that the battery is weak and should be replaced.

There are two different kinds of remote fob styles, both pictured below. (A for cars years 1998 to 2003, B is the integrated key fob for cars years 2004- on cars). See instructions below depending on fob type.

Both types use a type CR 2032, 3 volt battery.

2010 volvo xc90 key fob battery replacement

Remote fob 1998 to 2003 years (Type A)

Step 1· Remove the screw on the back of remote fob with a small screwdriver (ideally a T15 Torx key)

2010 volvo xc90 key fob battery replacement

Step 2· Remove the cover carefully pressing it rearward/upward.

2010 volvo xc90 key fob battery replacement

Step 3· Replace the battery with the new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery should be inserted with the minus (-) side upward.

2010 volvo xc90 key fob battery replacement

Step 4· Reinstall the cover and tighten the screw.

Remote fob 2004-on years (Type B)

Step 1. Remove the rear fob cover by carefully prising up the rear edge of with a small screwdriver.
Step 2. You’ll then see the the battery (type CR 2032, 3 volt); Replace it with the new one – the plus side should face up.

Step 3. Refit the cover. Make sure the rubber seal is properly fitted and free from damage to prevent water from entering.

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

  • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Volvo S60
  • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Volvo V70
  • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Volvo XC70 and V70 XC
  • 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Volvo S80
  • 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Volvo XC90

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What kind of battery does a Volvo xc90 key fob take?

Use batteries with the designation CR2032, 3 V.