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2005 S40 T5 AWD Remote Start - have you done it? S40-V40 2005

posted by  jimjmorris on  Thu Apr 5 04:11 CST 2007
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Has anyone installed remote start in their 2004.5+ S40? Volvo says they don't have this option. I would assume an aftermarket kit voids the warantee on the car? Any experience?

If I can't get remote start on this car, that means the girlfriend will be occupying a valuable spot in the garage with modern iron...we can't have that!
Thanks,
Jim








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2005 S40 T5 AWD Remote Start - have you done it? S40-V40 2005

posted by  Niel on  Sun Apr 8 23:16 CST 2007
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I've got a '98 S40 (pre-USA release) and it has a transponder inside the ignition key that communicates with the ECU when you turn the ignition on. Without this transponder the ECU will not operate. I am very confident that your more modern Volvo also uses a transponder and that remote start will not work. Sounds like you need a block heater instead.

My manual does say that you should not warm up the engine by idleing, it says you should drive it. That said, I have never lived where temperatures go below freezing but can imagine it being nice to get into a warm interior.







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