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V40 keyless access fault

I'm experiencing an electronics fault with my 2001 Volvo V40 gasoline engine car. The keyless access has stopped working, and an error is stored. I suspect a defective cable or plug connection. Has anyone encountered a similar issue?

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leahimmel1

Hey! I had something similar happen with my V40, though mine's a bit newer. Basically, the keyless entry stopped working out of nowhere. It was super annoying! Did you check the wiring around the door switch? Sometimes those get loose or corroded, which can mess with the signal. Also, that error memory thing sounds like a sensor issue maybe?

martinsilver1 (Author)

Thank you for your response. Could you provide more detail regarding which wiring and switch you inspected? I would like to get a better understanding before proceeding further.

leahimmel1

Yeah, sure! It was the wiring harness that goes into the door. Specifically, where it connects to the door switch – that's the thing that tells the car the door is open or closed. It's a real pain to get to, honestly. If you aren't super comfortable with electrical stuff, it might be worth just taking it to a workshop. That's what I ended up doing.

martinsilver1 (Author)

I appreciate the information you have provided. Based on your recommendation, I visited a local workshop. The defective cable was replaced for 95€. Now it works again! Thank you!

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