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| Trunk/radio Problems |
 Jul 17 2008, 07:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 17-July 08 Member No.: 45,694 Status:  Location: Indiana Drives: 1997 Volvo 850 sedan  |
I just bought a Volvo 1997 850....and when I say just bought I mean like 3 hours ago. When I was at the dealers I asked why the radio didnt work and they told me I needed to get some code to program in. I looked thru my paperwork and found the code, tried it and it still wont work. I can hear the antenna trying to come up or whatever, but its not....so, for now, no radio. Also, in my haste and excitement I didnt open the trunk....and now, come to find out none of the keys will open it. Iam now officially at a loss.......Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Jul 18 2008, 01:20 AM
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Senior  Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 29-January 07 Member No.: 23,913 Status: Location: USA Drives: 1999 Volvo C70 coupe |
If the code with your paper work does not work, it probably means that it is not the original radio that came with the vehicle. The Volvo parts department will have to look up the code using the serial number on the radio itself. This should be done at no charge since you just got the vehicle. The antenna is a different matter. If it is trying to go up and does not it needs to be replaced. You might be able to get away with just replacing the mast if the motor is ok. Sounds like your key situation is that you have a valet key. Try the key for the glove box and see if it works. Grats on the ride.
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Jul 18 2008, 03:17 PM
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 Veteran  Group: Super Mod Posts: 3,351 Joined: 9-August 07 Member No.: 31,123 Status: Location: Brooklyn, New York Drives: 1996 Volvo 850 R,1968 SS clone Camaro,1963 pan/shovel chopper, 1949 Panhead bobber, 1967 Triumph Bonneville, 1967 Honda 175, 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, 1996 Impala SS big-block, 2004 Mercedes E500 (the mrs.), 1934 Dodge, |
welcome to the forum and congrats on your 850. when you tried to enter the code, how did you go about it? proper way, turn key to position one, all the **** lights come on, no engine. let it sit like that for about two hours, the display will change. enter code using the preset buttons. and viola... poof... radio playing. now about your antenna, +1 on mkc70's suggestion. they sell repair kits for the mast, runs about $10. with mine, all i got was the valet key so i just open all the doors with the key fob and the trunk opens when all four doors are open. other than that, you will need a key made from the dealer, prob around 3 bills. keep us posted as to your situation with the radio.
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Jul 18 2008, 08:25 PM
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 Expert Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
I didnt know people had trouble with keys when they buy 850's I got 5 keys. 1 master (doesnt have a plastic top) 3 regular with fobs and one valet key. The old lady lost one though. :(
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Jul 20 2008, 11:04 PM
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 Veteran  Group: Admin Posts: 7,248 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
Congrats on your purchase!
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