Keyless entry fobs were all the rage back in the ‘90s. The very thing no one even pays attention to today used to be the coolest feature ever. In a way, the key fob remote is still a major part of what makes most cars from that era cool today. Volvo is no different. A Volvo key fob, just like the rest of the car, is generally a durable piece of kit.

However, time will inevitably do its thing, forcing even the toughest piece of kit out of use. When the time comes to replace the key fob on your Volvo, you’ll need to program it in order to use it. Here’s how you do that.

Common Volvo Key Fob Issues

Key fob remotes are pretty simple devices, or at least they used to be back in the day. Volvo is known for building bulletproof vehicles. As a result, most people have this understanding that everything with a Volvo logo on it is borderline indestructible. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case.

Volvo key fobs tend to fail in several ways. Dealing with a dead battery is the easiest problem to solve. All you have to do is get a replacement, and you’re back in business. The more severe issues begin when the fob starts acting up. Some of the symptoms that appear as a result of this is a weak signal, inconsistent operation, and more.

At some point, it stops being feasible to fix or reuse the old key fob remote. That is when you have to bite the bullet and get yourself a brand new replacement.

Getting a Replacement Fob

There’s a reoccurring theme among those who have a broken key fob. For whatever reason, a good number of affected people simply don’t care to get a replacement. Often the reason for this is them thinking that finding new fobs for such old cars is impossible. As it turns out, that’s not the case! If you happen to be driving Volvo 850, 960, S90, or V90, you’ll need to get yourself a replacement key fob remote part number 9442982.

These are getting harder to find as most of these cars are now in their third decade of existence. However, they’re still out there. Once you get yours, you’ll have to program it.

Programming the Volvo Key Fob Remote

Programming the 9442982 fob isn’t too difficult. Here’s the process reduced down to a step by step guide.

1. Volvo’s central locking system that uses the 9442982 remote can run four of them at the same time. In an odd chance that you need all four, make sure to program them at the same time. Otherwise, you’ll end up with useless fobs.
2. Before you start the procedure, make sure that all of the doors are securely closed, including the trunk and the hood. Turn the car off and shut down any secondary systems such as the HVAC, any lights, radio, or anything else.
3. Now that the car is ready take the key and insert it into the ignition. Next, you’ll want to turn the key to the ON position and back to the off position five times. Do this in a sequence consecutively. If you turn the key too far and crank the engine, you’ll have to start all over. Make sure only to go as far as the ON position on the ignition.
4. The fifth time you reach the ON position, you’ll notice a red light blinking on the top of the dash. That’s the alarm light, and it’s telling you that the fob is ready for programming. At this point, get your new fob and make sure not to touch the key or the ignition.
5. Within 15 seconds of the alarm, the light coming on, press any of the buttons on the remote. If the light stops blinking, that means that your new remote has been recognized.
6. It comes the fun part. If you’re trying to program more than one remote, you’ll need to press their buttons within 10 seconds. Failing to do so will force you to restart the entire process.

Now that all of the fobs keys are programmed, you should be all set. We strongly suggest that you check the functionality of the fob well before calling it a day. As you can tell, the whole thing takes very little time and can be done at home.

Other Volvo Keys Fob Remotes

If you’re wondering what the process is like on other fob keys, it depends. Some drivers have it better than others. Either way, if you have any questions regarding this particular fob, feel free to contact us via email or by giving us a call. Our customer support reps are standing by to assist you as much as possible!