5 hours ago
(This post was last modified: 5 hours ago by trasgu_driver.)
I’ve run into a rather odd situation, and I’ll try to explain it clearly.
My 2018 Volvo XC40 (European spec) already had remote start enabled via the app, and everything was working perfectly.
I encountered a "Volvo On Call" battery error, so I purchased a license for "Orbit" to clear the fault and perform some software modifications. I also tried enabling the045/3(ERS by APP,running light) feature which, logically, didn't work since my vehicle is in the EU market, but I wanted to test it. Ever since I started tinkering with these modifications, the remote start only works for the first 20 minutes after the engine is turned off. After those 20 minutes, it’s as if the VCM enters sleep mode and no longer responds to commands.
Previously, when everything was working fine, I could remote-start the car for up to 4 days after turning off the engine; only after those 4 days would the module enter sleep mode to conserve the battery. Now, it’s down to just 20 minutes.
I mentioned this to a Volvo workshop, and they suggested replacing the 12V battery,which sounded plausible,but I can confirm that’s not the issue, as the problem persists even with a new battery. It’s not an issue with the Volvo app either; I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled it, and even tried it on an iPad, but to no avail.
I know the best course of action is to take it to a Volvo workshop and let their diagnostic system (VIDA) resolve it, but I’d like to exhaust all other options before heading to Volvo and having to pay their service fees.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
My 2018 Volvo XC40 (European spec) already had remote start enabled via the app, and everything was working perfectly.
I encountered a "Volvo On Call" battery error, so I purchased a license for "Orbit" to clear the fault and perform some software modifications. I also tried enabling the045/3(ERS by APP,running light) feature which, logically, didn't work since my vehicle is in the EU market, but I wanted to test it. Ever since I started tinkering with these modifications, the remote start only works for the first 20 minutes after the engine is turned off. After those 20 minutes, it’s as if the VCM enters sleep mode and no longer responds to commands.
Previously, when everything was working fine, I could remote-start the car for up to 4 days after turning off the engine; only after those 4 days would the module enter sleep mode to conserve the battery. Now, it’s down to just 20 minutes.
I mentioned this to a Volvo workshop, and they suggested replacing the 12V battery,which sounded plausible,but I can confirm that’s not the issue, as the problem persists even with a new battery. It’s not an issue with the Volvo app either; I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled it, and even tried it on an iPad, but to no avail.
I know the best course of action is to take it to a Volvo workshop and let their diagnostic system (VIDA) resolve it, but I’d like to exhaust all other options before heading to Volvo and having to pay their service fees.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
