S40 (New) Electrics : - How to unlock all windows with keyfob?

Zeb246 · Dec 12th, 2012, 17:40

How can I pull down all the windows and sunroof with my key fob. I tried a few times today, I pressed and hold the unlock button but nothing worked. Then I pressed and hold the yellow button, no joy.

I tried the 3rd time, by holding and pressing both buttons on the key fob, and nothing happened at all.

Any ideas?

Also, where is the traction control button located?

themanthatcan · Dec 12th, 2012, 18:22

Has it ever worked on your car? I'm sure I've read that a software update from volvo is required to make it work. I can't open all my windows using the key fob, but oddly can close them all!

To turn the traction control off you need to rotate the dial on the indicator stalk until the dash display reads "DSTC ON" and then hold the reset button on the stalk. I don't think that fully disables the TC though..it's always partly enabled.

SonyVaio · Dec 12th, 2012, 18:39

With the remote of the S40/V50, depending on how you have the car setup i.e unlock all doors with one (first) button press or unlock just drivers door with one press of unlock and then the rest with a second press.

You may have to press unlock once to open drivers door then press and HOLD unlock a second time for all doors to open and then windows to open after a pause and the unlock button still held.

Not 100% but I think the windows are returned to a previous known state so you may want to open all windows then lock the car with a press and hold of the lock button until all windows close, then try opening the car and holding unlock to try and re-open windows automatically.

It works fine on my 2004 V50 - open and close via remote.

Zeb246 · Dec 12th, 2012, 20:10

I've only tried it today. I might give that a go, close the windows with the key fob, and see if it closes the windows are not.

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Originally Posted by themanthatcan

Has it ever worked on your car? I'm sure I've read that a software update from volvo is required to make it work. I can't open all my windows using the key fob, but oddly can close them all!

To turn the traction control off you need to rotate the dial on the indicator stalk until the dash display reads "DSTC ON" and then hold the reset button on the stalk. I don't think that fully disables the TC though..it's always partly enabled.

I managed to fiddle with the reset button, and it worked

I had a little play with the car settings, and i may of fiddled with one of the functions, window lock, auto door lock. I will check it out tomorrow, and sort out the settings.

VenomS40 · Dec 13th, 2012, 07:08

Is there not a setting in the set up that allows you to do this via the key fob? You may need to look through the settings where you adjust the clock and things like that...?

Bendolfc · Dec 13th, 2012, 12:14

Later cars it is a menu option, earlier cars it's a dealer / vida setting.

Zeb246 · Dec 13th, 2012, 17:35

I had a little play with the setting, but no joy. Kind of confusing, so might have a look at the manual. i can lock all the windows with the key fob but can't unlock it.

WelmoedJ · Dec 16th, 2012, 18:28

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Originally Posted by VenomS40

Is there not a setting in the set up that allows you to do this via the key fob? You may need to look through the settings where you adjust the clock and things like that...?

I'm not an English mother tongue Volvo owner.
I stumbled across this thread while looking for answers on a problem I have.

Now I'm puzzled with the word "fob".
From the tekst I guess it's the remote (for locking/unlocking the doors).
Any of you guys likes to explain what the characters F O B stand for?

Thanks a lot helping me broaden my knowlegde of non Dutch automotive terms and abbreviations.

Welmoed.

themanthatcan · Dec 16th, 2012, 19:31

"Fob" is a word many people (including myself) use to describe the key remote, although technically we use it incorrectly as the proper definition of a fob is actually a chain or ring that keys are attached to.

WelmoedJ · Dec 16th, 2012, 21:53

Thanks for the explanation.
I already have been thinking what the F O and B could stand for.
Without your explanation I would never have guessed this.

So we all should use "the remote" when talking of the remote locking/unlocking device.

I recall the Americans using RC for that device, which even is shorter than fob.

Dec 12th, 2012, 17:40	#1
Zeb246 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2013 13:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	How to unlock all windows with keyfob? How can I pull down all the windows and sunroof with my key fob. I tried a few times today, I pressed and hold the unlock button but nothing worked. Then I pressed and hold the yellow button, no joy. I tried the 3rd time, by holding and pressing both buttons on the key fob, and nothing happened at all. Any ideas? Also, where is the traction control button located?

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VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	Is there not a setting in the set up that allows you to do this via the key fob? You may need to look through the settings where you adjust the clock and things like that...? __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Dec 16th, 2012, 21:53	#10
WelmoedJ Junior Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2013 12:22 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Purmerend	Thanks for the explanation. I already have been thinking what the F O and B could stand for. Without your explanation I would never have guessed this. So we all should use "the remote" when talking of the remote locking/unlocking device. I recall the Americans using RC for that device, which even is shorter than fob. __________________ Welmoed Volvo S40 1.8 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.8L V6 1996 (wee bit diseased) DeLorean DMC-12 1981

Dec 12th, 2012, 18:22	#2
themanthatcan New Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2013 17:15 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southampton	Has it ever worked on your car? I'm sure I've read that a software update from volvo is required to make it work. I can't open all my windows using the key fob, but oddly can close them all! To turn the traction control off you need to rotate the dial on the indicator stalk until the dash display reads "DSTC ON" and then hold the reset button on the stalk. I don't think that fully disables the TC though..it's always partly enabled.

Dec 12th, 2012, 18:39	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	With the remote of the S40/V50, depending on how you have the car setup i.e unlock all doors with one (first) button press or unlock just drivers door with one press of unlock and then the rest with a second press. You may have to press unlock once to open drivers door then press and HOLD unlock a second time for all doors to open and then windows to open after a pause and the unlock button still held. Not 100% but I think the windows are returned to a previous known state so you may want to open all windows then lock the car with a press and hold of the lock button until all windows close, then try opening the car and holding unlock to try and re-open windows automatically. It works fine on my 2004 V50 - open and close via remote.

Dec 13th, 2012, 12:14	#6
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 16:35 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	Later cars it is a menu option, earlier cars it's a dealer / vida setting.

Dec 13th, 2012, 17:35	#7
Zeb246 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2013 13:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	I had a little play with the setting, but no joy. Kind of confusing, so might have a look at the manual. i can lock all the windows with the key fob but can't unlock it.

Dec 16th, 2012, 19:31	#9
themanthatcan New Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2013 17:15 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southampton	"Fob" is a word many people (including myself) use to describe the key remote, although technically we use it incorrectly as the proper definition of a fob is actually a chain or ring that keys are attached to.

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