850 remote fob types

[t5_jim]

my `96 t5 uses this type of remote

question is can I use this type of remote?

this is how the car looks now with her new 17" wheels from ebay £10.60 for the set with good tyres....cant go wrong

[partsforvolvos.com]

hi jim, I don't think you can use the 2 button type.
there are actually 2 versions of the correct 850 one, 413 mhz, and 433mhz.
you normally use a remote tester to find out which as vida is not always accurate especially if it was fitted as an accessory kit.

[jdavis]

From research that I did it seems the alarm with the glass sensor of the driver a pillar requires the bottom remote. I'm on the lookout for one.

[oblark]

From research that I did it seems the alarm with the glass sensor of the driver a pillar requires the bottom remote. I'm on the lookout for one.

My 96 850 has the sensor on the drivers side A pillar and did use the top remote until it stopped unlocking the car.

It would be interesting to see if a different remote could be used.

[craigoodwood]

My 96 850 has the sensor on the drivers side A pillar and did use the top remote until it stopped unlocking the car.

same here...

[t5_jim]

same here...

mine has the break glass sensor and as said uses the remote in the first pic, i have bought both types and will see which one programmes and get back.
They were only a couple of quid so nothing lost

[partsforvolvos.com]

one type is for a guard 1 alarm and the other for a guard 2 .
they are different systems.
the second having a scrolling codes with over 1000 variants.

[martybelfastt5]

i have two of the first type both in great condition for grabs........

[t5_jim]

i have two of the first type both in great condition for grabs........

might be worth sending me a pm with a price including p&p then

[t5_jim]

Ok so here goes.
I took delivery of 2 remotes same as in the top picture, changed the batteries for new ones,went through the programming proceure and neither of them will program to my car?
Any thoughts?

[t5_jim]

i have two of the first type both in great condition for grabs........

will be replying soon once i sort the non programming out, not worth buying more remotes if the system has a fault

[t5_jim]

Im thinking maybe my car is an import or something and might be worth checking its VIN to find out where it was built as not all remotes/cars are compatible depending on market etc?........

[partsforvolvos.com]

Ok so here goes.
I took delivery of 2 remotes same as in the top picture, changed the batteries for new ones,went through the programming proceure and neither of them will program to my car?
Any thoughts?

there are 2 different types - 413mhz and 433mhz. you just have the wrong frequency.
you can tell this with a remote testing box or by chassis number on vida but it is only a guide as some were accessory fitted.
remote testing box is the best option.