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2005 Volvo S40 - Had a key error message and ended up having car towed and ignition barrel replaced. Work for 1 week. Now won't start again. Message is "Immobilizer, see manual" and then "Steering failure, service required." Help!
I have the exact same problem.. just got my car towed this morning..
Did they figure out what it was? How much did it cost?I have the exact same problem.. just got my car towed this morning..
Did they figure out what it was? How much did it cost?
AnonymousMay 13, 2009
Me too. It happened just now. I have a S40 2006 2.4. It was driving fine when I parked the car. When I returned the key could unlock the door, but can't start the car. Anybody knows what's going on?
Me too. It happened just now. I have a S40 2006 2.4. It was driving fine when I parked the car. When I returned the key could unlock the door, but can't start the car. Anybody knows what's going on?
I have a S 40 2004 2.4i that will not start. Everything comes on but the steering lock only beeps three times and indicated a streering failure problem showing on the message screen. I have a S 40 2004 2.4i that will not start. Everything comes on but the steering lock only beeps three times and indicated a streering failure problem showing on the message screen.
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If there is a blinking car icon with an "X" over it. This icon means the Immobilizer has been activated and hence won't allow the car to start. It could be due to a bad SCU, Start Control Unit. The SCU is actually the ignition switch on these cars. Most of the time it's triggered by the anti-theft system..You can try this trick i learned that the dealers won't tell you...try locking and unlocking of the doors five times with the remote to reset the immobilizer and see if this helps. Good luck...i hope this helps...please take a minute to rate me a fixya.
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it could be two things 1 ignition barrel plug broken not allowing the ignition to turn off 2 ignition relay stuck check manual for location and give it a tap or remove it to find fault
Do you have the remote, i.e. The deadlock system is activated and deactivated using the remote control key fob, which allows the driver to open the car as they approach. It seems you have activated the steering lock which is for preventing thieves to make a getaway. Use the remote to deactivate it and then try starting the car.......sodeep P.S. The security system is a built-in feature of this model
thats because your regular key probably has an electic connection to the car so go to your volvo dealer and they should be able to clear anything up or replace it with a key that will work
Check battery voltage while trying to start car. May need new battery. Since you just bought the car the battery may be weak from sitting at a car lot for a while.
Am afraid that it is so. To my knowledge, most 2000 Volvo S40 are front wheel drive while a number are all wheel drive. Either of which would have a serious transmission problem when towed by the rear end up.
Sorry.
Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.
I have the exact same problem.. just got my car towed this morning..
Did they figure out what it was? How much did it cost?
Me too. It happened just now. I have a S40 2006 2.4. It was driving fine when I parked the car. When I returned the key could unlock the door, but can't start the car. Anybody knows what's going on?
I have a S 40 2004 2.4i that will not start. Everything comes on but the steering lock only beeps three times and indicated a streering failure problem showing on the message screen.
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