Key Integrated Remote Control, Intermittent Function (36-49)

Publication date: 2005-05-16
Reference number: 36-49

KEY INTEGRATED REMOTE CONTROL, INTERMITTENT FUNCTION

KEY INTEGRATED REMOTE CONTROL, INTERMITTENT FUNCTION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 36-49, Date of Issue: May 16, 2005

VOLVO:	MY 05 - S60, S80, V70, XC70 and XC90
CHASSIS:	S60 468280 - 485113; S80 407494 - 415649; V70 500355 - 522330; XC70 193327 - 204897; XC90 190567 - 218294
REFERENCE:	VADIS/VIDA repair instruction
GROUP:	36
NO.:	49

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

Fig 1: Identifying Latex Gloves And Battery Cover Removal Tool

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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

Fig 2: View Of Battery

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

Step 2

Fig 3: Turning KIR

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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

Fig 4: Placing Upward Force On Spring Battery Holder

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

Step 4

Fig 5: Identifying Gap Between Printed Circuit Board And Metallic Spring Clip

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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

Fig 6: Installing Battery

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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

Fig 7: Turning KIR

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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.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

LABOR OP	LABOR DESCRIPTION	LABOR TIME
99287-2	Remote control (KIR) ignition key adjustment	0.1hr
Claims may be submitted under the New Car warranty when there is a documented customer complaint using claim type: 01