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Volvo t5 remote door lock problem.
The door lock works in only one direction.
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This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
If your door handle works your key turns but it doesn t lock or unlock this is likely your problem.
If you don t have the owner s manual to read the programming instructions unfortunately the volvo manuals aren t available online for free.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
The volvo keyless entry remote control must be reprogrammed if its batteries go dead.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.