Volvo 400 series: alarm and immobilizer

Content last reviewed on:  January 23, 2011.

 

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From January 1995 on, some models were equipped with immobilizer and alarm system.
Both of these systems are operated and can only be deactivated using a remote keyfob.  It's important then, to check and replace batteries in the keyfob regularly.

 

Readout of system data and country-specific information

Code: Response: Description:
3-2-1 2-6-1 Country specification programmed for: Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
3-2-1 2-6-2 Country specification programmed for: Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
3-2-1 2-6-3 Country specification programmed for: The Nederlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
3-2-1 2-6-4 Country specification programmed for: Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
3-2-1 2-6-5 Country specification programmed for: France.
3-2-1 2-6-6 Country specification programmed for: Great Britain.
3-2-2 x-x-x Software date (year/week)
3-3-2 x-x-x Product number (xxxyyy)
3-3-3 y-y-y Product number (xxxyyy)
3-3-4 1-1-x x = number of programmed keyfobs.
3-4-1 3-6-1 System programmed as: remote controlled central locking with immobilizer and alarm function.
3-4-1 3-6-2 System programmed as: remote controlled central locking with immobilizer.

Turn the ignition off to Key Position 0 for about 10 seconds after readout of every single code-response.
Repeat the whole procedure for readout of the next code (you do not have to remove the test cable from the socket).

 

Programming country-specific information

Countries: Visial warning: Audible warning (alarm): Number of alarm triggers by ultrasonic system: Automatic activation of immobilizer:
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland Hazard lights Horn infinite no
Germany, Austria and Switzerland(*) none Horn 3 after 60 seconds
The Nederlands, Belgium and Luxembourg Hazard lights Siren infinite after 60 seconds
Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal Hazard lights Siren 3 no
France Hazard lights Horn 3 after 60 seconds
Great Britain Hazard lights Siren infinite after 60 seconds
(*) models produced for Switzerland didn't have alarm.