Start button intermittently not working - Page 3

JGEM · Oct 30th, 2021, 10:11

No solution sorry, and still living with the problem. Lately it is either the key not working the first couple of times it is inserted, or sometimes when the car is turned off there is reluctance to release the key. My wife's key is OK, it seems to happen just with my key.

Also, my key seems to be chewing through batteries - I've replaced the battery twice in the last 6 months and tonight I got a warning message advising that the key fob battery needed replacing. In fact, when I got home I could not lock the car and had to go inside to get my wife's key.

The CR2430 battery Volvo use is uncommon in NZ - no supermarket battery sections stock that size and I have to go to an electronic gadget store (Jaycar) to get a replacement battery.

JGEM · Nov 1st, 2021, 17:27

Changed the battery yesterday in my key fob remote and it's behaving OK again. Battery number 3 in 6 months is a bit crazy though. I wonder if the batteries I am buying from Jaycar are rubbish? (Eclipse brand lithium battery)

Adrian B · Nov 1st, 2021, 17:42

I bought some button type Panasonic's. They did not last long! May have been a poor quality batch Now trying Duracell's.
Changing the battery is a cheap option to be tested by yourself!

mcdelucia · Jun 19th, 2023, 04:35

Hello All:

I have had the same described intermittent problem on my 2010 XC 60 -original owner. Both key Fobs with new batteries. Eventually, after removal, flipping position, foot on and off the break pedal --it will start. this has been going on for greater than a year. Temperature and sitting for a couple of days does not seem to be a cause because it is random. Main battery is new. No dash lights or warning bells (seat belt) occurs when this fault happens. once it self fixes itself dash lights up, indicator bells sounds and car starts right up. I recently moved to a much warmer climate and it seems to happen daily versus going a week or two. I have not spoken to the dealer service yet as I fear a costly which hunt. But I have had Volvos consistently over the past 30 years and always serviced them at the same dealership so hoping they will give me some genuine insights as they usually do. Think I am going to call them soon to see what they think. THANKS

In the meantime if anyone has sorted this out --a reply would be greatly appreciated. My hunch is a faulty relay sending low fuel pressure message.

JGEM · Jun 19th, 2023, 07:20

Having started this thread over 4 years ago I am still living with the intermittent start button problem, mostly (but not always)on my spare key.

What has got much worse is that spare key is going through the batteries at an appalling rate - they are losing their mojo now within a week or two. I have tried different brands and also tried cleaning the battery contacts with a cotton bud dipped in contact cleaner but no improvement.

A new key on my high mileage 14 year old car is like 10%+ of the cars market value. Out of interest annual comprehensive insurance is like another 10% of the market value, so I'm thinking of dropping back to 3rd party insurance only and hope that I don't get crashed into by some uninsured bozo. (The problem is of course is that those sort of people are usually the very drivers likely to be in an accident....) OK, digressing off topic...

mcdelucia · Jun 19th, 2023, 15:01

Hello John:

Thanks for your reply. I have been living with this issue for 1+ years. At first the fob would not release. That does not happen any more. Fortunately my wife does not use this as he gets to drive our new 2023 XC 60 that is really sweet!

Going to replace the batteries with fresh ones. Also going to speak with local VOLVO Dealer service. If I have any progress-- I will surely post on this thread.

MDeL

St Evelyn · Jun 20th, 2023, 20:48

I had similar issue when I had my 2011 S80 - it was a manual so you had to dip the clutch to start the ignition.

Took it in to Volvo and they checked the clutch sensor, said that it was within tolerance but a little sticky so replaced it - never had an issue again after that. Might be worth checking the brake / clutch sensor if you've not done so already.

Hotravco · Nov 16th, 2023, 20:45

Yesterday this started happening to me too on my 2009 XC60 AWD D5 !

Wish someone could come up with a solution…

Oct 30th, 2021, 10:11	#21
JGEM Senior Member Last Online: Today 04:18 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Christchurch NZ	Intermittent key No solution sorry, and still living with the problem. Lately it is either the key not working the first couple of times it is inserted, or sometimes when the car is turned off there is reluctance to release the key. My wife's key is OK, it seems to happen just with my key. Also, my key seems to be chewing through batteries - I've replaced the battery twice in the last 6 months and tonight I got a warning message advising that the key fob battery needed replacing. In fact, when I got home I could not lock the car and had to go inside to get my wife's key. The CR2430 battery Volvo use is uncommon in NZ - no supermarket battery sections stock that size and I have to go to an electronic gadget store (Jaycar) to get a replacement battery. __________________ John 2014 XC60 D5 AWD Previous: 1994 940GL wagon, 2008 S80 3.2 AWD, 2004 V50 2.4, 2009 XC60 D5 AWD

Nov 1st, 2021, 17:27	#22
JGEM Senior Member Last Online: Today 04:18 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Christchurch NZ	Battery change Changed the battery yesterday in my key fob remote and it's behaving OK again. Battery number 3 in 6 months is a bit crazy though. I wonder if the batteries I am buying from Jaycar are rubbish? (Eclipse brand lithium battery) __________________ John 2014 XC60 D5 AWD Previous: 1994 940GL wagon, 2008 S80 3.2 AWD, 2004 V50 2.4, 2009 XC60 D5 AWD

Jun 19th, 2023, 04:35	#24
mcdelucia New Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 15:01 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Leland	2010 XC 60 Start button intermittent no start Hello All: I have had the same described intermittent problem on my 2010 XC 60 -original owner. Both key Fobs with new batteries. Eventually, after removal, flipping position, foot on and off the break pedal --it will start. this has been going on for greater than a year. Temperature and sitting for a couple of days does not seem to be a cause because it is random. Main battery is new. No dash lights or warning bells (seat belt) occurs when this fault happens. once it self fixes itself dash lights up, indicator bells sounds and car starts right up. I recently moved to a much warmer climate and it seems to happen daily versus going a week or two. I have not spoken to the dealer service yet as I fear a costly which hunt. But I have had Volvos consistently over the past 30 years and always serviced them at the same dealership so hoping they will give me some genuine insights as they usually do. Think I am going to call them soon to see what they think. THANKS In the meantime if anyone has sorted this out --a reply would be greatly appreciated. My hunch is a faulty relay sending low fuel pressure message.

Jun 19th, 2023, 07:20	#25
JGEM Senior Member Last Online: Today 04:18 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Christchurch NZ	Key problem goes on.. Having started this thread over 4 years ago I am still living with the intermittent start button problem, mostly (but not always)on my spare key. What has got much worse is that spare key is going through the batteries at an appalling rate - they are losing their mojo now within a week or two. I have tried different brands and also tried cleaning the battery contacts with a cotton bud dipped in contact cleaner but no improvement. A new key on my high mileage 14 year old car is like 10%+ of the cars market value. Out of interest annual comprehensive insurance is like another 10% of the market value, so I'm thinking of dropping back to 3rd party insurance only and hope that I don't get crashed into by some uninsured bozo. (The problem is of course is that those sort of people are usually the very drivers likely to be in an accident....) OK, digressing off topic... __________________ John 2014 XC60 D5 AWD Previous: 1994 940GL wagon, 2008 S80 3.2 AWD, 2004 V50 2.4, 2009 XC60 D5 AWD

Jun 20th, 2023, 20:48	#27
St Evelyn VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Trowbridge	I had similar issue when I had my 2011 S80 - it was a manual so you had to dip the clutch to start the ignition. Took it in to Volvo and they checked the clutch sensor, said that it was within tolerance but a little sticky so replaced it - never had an issue again after that. Might be worth checking the brake / clutch sensor if you've not done so already. __________________ Current - 2017 V90 D4 Inscription Previous - 2011 S80 D3

Nov 1st, 2021, 17:42	#23
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	I bought some button type Panasonic's. They did not last long! May have been a poor quality batch Now trying Duracell's. Changing the battery is a cheap option to be tested by yourself!

Jun 19th, 2023, 15:01	#26
mcdelucia New Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 15:01 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Leland	Hello John: Thanks for your reply. I have been living with this issue for 1+ years. At first the fob would not release. That does not happen any more. Fortunately my wife does not use this as he gets to drive our new 2023 XC 60 that is really sweet! Going to replace the batteries with fresh ones. Also going to speak with local VOLVO Dealer service. If I have any progress-- I will surely post on this thread. MDeL

Nov 16th, 2023, 20:45	#28
Hotravco New Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:41 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: NEWBURY	Now I’m getting this too! Yesterday this started happening to me too on my 2009 XC60 AWD D5 ! Wish someone could come up with a solution…

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