V40 Ignition key

church0708 · Jan 13th, 2014, 23:01

hi, this may be already be a known fact, but the ignition key can be removed once the engine is running and it keeps going !!
Handy if like me you dont like things jangling when moving !

sprout99 · Jan 14th, 2014, 07:24

yeah ....but i'd be worried about the steering lock activation

Brodick · Jan 14th, 2014, 14:38

This is standard on all Volvos with this type of key (most modern Volvos)
nothing really new.

I generally start the car and take the key out. I don't keep my house and cars keys on the same ring but find that the keyring on the key can bang off the dash. No issues with steering lock.

Rooster · Jan 14th, 2014, 20:10

Steering lock won't engage until drivers door is opened, same on all new volvo's

Thats what the zipping sound is when you open door from dash

chiptivo · Apr 24th, 2015, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

This is standard on all Volvos with this type of key (most modern Volvos)
nothing really new.

I generally start the car and take the key out. I don't keep my house and cars keys on the same ring but find that the keyring on the key can bang off the dash. No issues with steering lock.

Panic will set in if you stall it!

Marc01 · Apr 25th, 2015, 06:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Panic will set in if you stall it!

No it's all good, if you stall it just put it in neutral and press the clutch and it'll fire up again without the key in the ignition, you have to kill the engine via the switch for it to not start again.

Eddie71 · Apr 30th, 2015, 09:05

Didn't know this! Thanks people, I took my keys off the ignition key because of the jangling, problem now solved

chiptivo · Apr 30th, 2015, 09:08

Question..
once started this way, can I then get out of the car and use the fob to lock the doors?

I am thinking winter warm up times here.

Clan · Apr 30th, 2015, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Question..
once started this way, can I then get out of the car and use the fob to lock the doors?

I am thinking winter warm up times here.

central locking does not work with ignition on :-)

civilservant · May 1st, 2015, 01:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Question..
once started this way, can I then get out of the car and use the fob to lock the doors?

I am thinking winter warm up times here.

As long as you remember to press the start/stop button to switch off the engine, yes you use the fob to lock the car.

Jan 13th, 2014, 23:01	#1
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