2000 Volvo S40

2000 VOLVO S40
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANSCOT
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how do i get immobilizer out of failsafe mode. car won't turn over sometimes
Sep 2, 2008 at 12:26 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi branscot,

There is a transponder in the igniton key which would deactivate the immobilizer. Check if the key ring is too far away or out of adjustment.

Are you sure it is not the starter problem?
Sep 16, 2008 at 6:29 AM
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