Keyless Entry - Remote Transmitter Intermittently Inop.

NO: 36-49

DATE: 0516-2005

MODEL/YEAR: S60, S80, V70, XC70 and XC90.

M. YEAR: MY O5

SUBJECT:
Key Integrated Remote Control, Intermittent function

CHASSIS:
S60 468280-485113
S80 407494-415649
V70 500355-522330
XC70 193327-204897
XC90 190567-218294

REFERENCE: VADIS/VIDA repair instruction

DESCRIPTION:

Customers may report an intermittent function of the Key Integrated Remote Control (KIR).

This can be caused by a slightly misplaced battery spring clip connection.

Potential affected vehicles;

^ Cars with reported complaints of intermittent KIR functions within the above chassis limit

^ Cars undergoing Customer Preparation Service (CPS) within the above chassis limits

These vehicles shall have both KIRs checked and adjusted.

This TNN describes how the KIRs can be checked and corrected.

SERVICE:





^ Use cotton or latex gloves during handling of complete KIR assembly and battery to prevent cosmetic damage to the KIR and depositing oils on the battery and its contacts.

^ The tool to be used for removal of the KIR battery cover and for adjusting the battery spring clip shall be a bone tool or a similarly blunt edged soft tool.

^ When battery is replaced it must be possible to read "Panasonic" on top of battery, i.e. the + pole is upwards.

^ Function test must be performed after battery check. Lock and unlock the car by using KIR buttons.

Step 1





Instruction:
Remove battery cover from the KIR with a bone tool. Use gloves during handling.

Step 2





Instruction:
Turn the KIR with battery facing downwards. Shake gently and if battery falls out, proceed to Step 3, otherwise reinstall battery cover.

Step 3





Instruction:
Place upward force on Spring Battery holder (Right Hand Side) as shown above using a bone tool.

Step 4





Instruction:
Apply force as described in Step 3 until a visible gap occurs between the Printed Circuit Board, PCB (green color surface) and metallic spring clip.

Step 5





Instruction:
Reinstall Battery putting downward force on battery. When battery is reinstalled it must be possible to read '~Panasonic" on top of battery, i.e. the + pole is upwards.

Step 6





Instruction:
Repeat Step 2 to make sure battery is now secure. If not secure repeat Step 3

Step 7
Replace the battery cover. Function test must be performed after battery check.
Lock and unlock the car by using KIR buttons.





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