# Volvo key fob remote question **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 31, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255 "2006-12-31T23:50:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255/1 "2006-12-31T23:50:24Z")
My parents have a 1999 Volvo S70 sedan with a key fob remote control. It seems like the battery is growing weaker, because I need to be closer to the lock before it will open than I had to previously. So I told them I think it needs a new battery. Can I simply replace it with another button-type battery, or will the device need to be reprogrammed after the battery is removed? ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2007, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255/2 "2007-01-01T00:02:48Z")
No reprogramming necessary (assuming you don’t take the battery out and leave it out for an extended amount of time.) IIRC you will need a tiny Phillips screwdriver to take the remote apart. I don’t know the battery type off the top of my head, but you should be able to find it at Radio Shack (and probably borrow a screwdriver at the same time). Many dealers will also install a battery for free in the parts department. You may pay more for the battery though. If you really really need to know the battery type, send me an email and I will look it up on Tuesday. ---
**Author:** ![Graycat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Graycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Graycat)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2007, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255/3 "2007-01-01T00:27:25Z")
My 2000 Volvo XC70 remote uses a CR2016 buton battery. When my husband’s remote died last year, I just popped the old one out and the new one in; everything worked fine. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2007, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255/4 "2007-01-01T02:14:34Z")
Well there you go then, 99s and 2000 70 series cars used the same remote, so a CR2016 should be just what you need. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2007, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255/5 "2007-01-01T04:14:31Z")
Yeah, I just have one of those engraving/watch repair/shoe repair places in the mall do it when I am shopping. 2002 V70. Love it. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2007, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volvo-key-fob-remote-question/386255/6 "2007-01-01T14:56:54Z")
Thanks for the information. We’ll replace the battery today.