I am having trouble with the remote door locks on my 2002 Volvo s40.
It seems the problem must be in the receiver (vgla), that I assume also
sends signals to the doors (by wire) to unlock or lock - whichever the case maybe.


I am looking for a shop that specializes in working on and repairing
these problem. Please do not tell me to me to take it to a Volvo dealer; that is too expensive.

There must be a specialty shop in the United States that can work on these. I am located in Southern Massachusetts and I have not been able to find one.


Any help appreciated on this.


Thanks in advance.


Respectfully,


Newport_j

 

If the VGLA needs to be replaced, software is needed to program it. So you need a shop that has VIDA and a subscription to allow downloads. And guess who pays for that.

Replacement pays .3, plus an hour for programming.

 

Okay, that it to be expected. The payments and costs I mean. I am just out of ideas on my own as to what to do myself. The local Volvo dealer charges about $ 150.00/hr; they are also the Mercedes-Benz dealer and repair service locally.


That is quite high.


I know there are specialty shops that work on exhausts, radios, headlights, etc. Is there one that works on remote door locks?


Thanks in advance.


Respectfully,


Newport_j