Volvo Repair: Volvo 740 remote locking, volvo dealer, volvo 740


Question
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Thanx Bilbo,
Sorry I didn't make myself clear.
I have central locking, which is OK, but i wondered if it's possible to convert it to a remote key/sender? It's pure lazyness.
Regards
David

Followup To
Question -
Is it possible to fit remote central locking to my battered and reliable 740? Only having c/l on the drivers door - and the tailgate lock doesn't work by key - is a pain.
Thanks

Answer -
Hello David.
         When you say "FIT" you mean to repair?
  Why would you want to fit a car that already has a system?
       Now that we know that we're talking about fixing..it is a easier repair to do.
     The electrical units that open and close the door locks are the target replacement item....they get wet and they do fail...remove the door panel....carefully...raise the window for more acess to the door lock unit...check to see if all connections are clean ...lube linkage as needed...
 Install another unit...make sure lock works easily before installing door panel.

      Fixing the tailgate keyed lock is a little more complex....the problem often is a clip that disconnected from the lock.

  Good luck,


Bilbo

Answer
...You lazy ####...anyway..here's the way I see it...now that  keyless is popular... after market manuf.have developed add on units.
I'll betcha if you look up "Keyless systems"on the internet you'll have heaps of choices.

Other types of retrofit will cost hundreds...

I don't think your Volvo dealer sells what you need.

Let me know of your outcome.

         Bilbo