start prevented - try again
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start prevented - try again
"Start prevented, try again," my car says at an ever annoying rate. I have had it checked once (computer cleared) and it still happens. Most recently, when I tried to leave a busy take-out place tonight with friends waiting on me for dinner. It took about 20 minutes to "fix" this time. Longest delay so far. I've been warned about switching keys, even though I have only ever used one. Other forums talk about a chip in the key that isn't connecting to an antennae somewhere. This is the kind of thing that makes you want to sell a car.I want this problem to go away. My service shop doesn't seem to know what to do. Anything I can direct them with?
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RE: start prevented - try again
AFAIK it is the engine imobilizer antenna. It is located in the steering column around the key hole. It is a common problem with the earlier models. If I remember right, the fix is to replace it.
Check over at Volvospeed. It seem to recall seeing a few messages about it over there. I seem to recall there was a procedure you could go through locking and unlocking the doors with the key that helped "reacquaint" the car with the key a little more quickly.
Check over at Volvospeed. It seem to recall seeing a few messages about it over there. I seem to recall there was a procedure you could go through locking and unlocking the doors with the key that helped "reacquaint" the car with the key a little more quickly.
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RE: start prevented - try again
If you use the same key every time and don't have other car keys on the key chain, the most likely fix is what is called an "anntenna ring". It is located directly around the ignition lock and can be accessed by removing the steering column cover. (3 25T screws on the bottom the top snaps off; one clip on "anntenna ring itself".) the part is about a $100. A hard reset is amore likly temporaryto fix this problem.
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RE: start prevented - try again
I have a 2002 s60 with 53K on it.
I got this message too. I have only ever gotten it twice, and that has happened in the last 2 months. My car is currently in Service at Volvo for the Fuel Pump Recall issue (see other thread I posted on today) My car was/is exhibiting all the symptoms - hard to start, gas smell.
Now I attribute the message to the fuel pump issuse - could that be your problem?
I got this message too. I have only ever gotten it twice, and that has happened in the last 2 months. My car is currently in Service at Volvo for the Fuel Pump Recall issue (see other thread I posted on today) My car was/is exhibiting all the symptoms - hard to start, gas smell.
Now I attribute the message to the fuel pump issuse - could that be your problem?
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Had the same problem on 2003 xc70. Have only used one key with the car since purchase. Tried a different key 8 hours later and worked fine so now am wondering if just waiting solved the problem. Have not retried the old key but will do that tonight. I understand there is a chip in the key itself and had just assumed it had failed.
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RE: start prevented - try again
I wanted to let everyone know this post helped me out the other day. I was very far from a dealer but an excellent local shop helped me out and I'd like to think the information I gave them about the antennae ring helped. Total cost was $275. I'm relieved this problem is gone now. My advice is if you start getting this problem, realize it will get worse and eventually fail. I was lucky I was parked at home when it happened.
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Recently had this start happening when I use a car starter. Each time the car attempts to start the message is displayed. Car starts fine with the fob, only other light is CEL for small emissions leak. Car starter problem? Antenna ring problem? Something else? 06 S60R. Thanks guys.
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