key programming - Page 2

MAGNAREZ · Dec 8th, 2019, 19:24

OK guys il just state this, I didn't ask for a debate on who was was right or wrong, or what is programmed to what or opinions on anything to do with this, I asked if anyone could help. I found on source from volvo that described how car and key are set to talk to each other and the code to unlock the car system (not the key) is only available from volvo. That is the part that can take 5 hours.... This is needed to tell the car to recognise and accept the key. Hence why keys simply cannot be cloned as easmch key has a unique transponder key.... Annywayyy.....
I think I may be sorted now, a guy local to me sells used keys that have been prepped for re programming, the fact remains to be proven if it can be done, I believe it can..We will see who is right. I will keep you informed.

brutusmotorsport · Dec 9th, 2019, 18:44

be intresting to know your outcome on this. I will watch your thread.

McBardian · Jun 12th, 2023, 12:04

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Originally Posted by brutusmotorsport

be intresting to know your outcome on this. I will watch your thread.

I'm guessing it didn't go well

Simmy · Jun 12th, 2023, 17:01

im amazed that he came on here asking for help and then proceeded to argue the point with knowledgeable experts in this field. another well know forum member left because of this kind of thing an he was a great source of great information and also had a youtube channel dedicated to volvo repair

mcouchard · May 26th, 2024, 21:34

Thread resurrection, I only have one key for my V60 and my local Volvo dealer have quoted £400. Is there anyway of getting it sorted any cheaper price is new fob, blade cut and programmed. I did say my current one has a blade but they said best to do that as well anyway. I read you can get it cheaper through head office any guidance on this? Can I get a used one and ask Volvo to program that?

Simmy · May 26th, 2024, 22:32

try a volvo independant that has vida subscription they are usually cheaper than main dealers.

mcouchard · May 28th, 2024, 15:06

Yes a local indie quoted £200, less than half what the Volvo dealer quoted same new Volvo key fob.

RDesign4Life · May 28th, 2024, 20:28

Having 2 keys is over rated anyway. I've never lost a car key in my life and the spare just sits in the drawer. I reckon most cars sold with one key happen because previous owners trade them in having just forgotten which drawer the spare was put in years ago when they bought the car.

I have a BMW key which I came across 6 months ago and can't even remember which car it was from.

Although I also have a load of Yale door keys and no idea what they fit either!

Tannaton · May 28th, 2024, 20:34

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Originally Posted by RDesign4Life

Having 2 keys is over rated anyway. I've never lost a car key in my life and the spare just sits in the drawer. I reckon most cars sold with one key happen because previous owners trade them in having just forgotten which drawer the spare was put in years ago when they bought the car.

I have a BMW key which I came across 6 months ago and can't even remember which car it was from.

Although I also have a load of Yale door keys and no idea what they fit either!

I used to think that until I got married. Now 3 keys is barely enough...

mcouchard · May 28th, 2024, 22:43

Yes I have never lost one either but, have a wife and two children plus it's not a key unfortunately it's an electronic fob, things get spilt, dropped etc. Not in a rush but we tow abroad and want it sorting before then.

Dec 9th, 2019, 18:44	#12
brutusmotorsport Junior Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: guildford	keys be intresting to know your outcome on this. I will watch your thread.

May 26th, 2024, 21:34	#15
mcouchard Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 12:03 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nottingham	Thread resurrection, I only have one key for my V60 and my local Volvo dealer have quoted £400. Is there anyway of getting it sorted any cheaper price is new fob, blade cut and programmed. I did say my current one has a blade but they said best to do that as well anyway. I read you can get it cheaper through head office any guidance on this? Can I get a used one and ask Volvo to program that? __________________ 2012 V60 R-Design DRIVe

May 28th, 2024, 15:06	#17
mcouchard Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 12:03 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nottingham	Yes a local indie quoted £200, less than half what the Volvo dealer quoted same new Volvo key fob. __________________ 2012 V60 R-Design DRIVe

May 28th, 2024, 22:43	#20
mcouchard Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 12:03 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nottingham	Yes I have never lost one either but, have a wife and two children plus it's not a key unfortunately it's an electronic fob, things get spilt, dropped etc. Not in a rush but we tow abroad and want it sorting before then. __________________ 2012 V60 R-Design DRIVe

Dec 8th, 2019, 19:24	#11
MAGNAREZ New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2020 09:26 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: PETERBOROUGH	OK guys il just state this, I didn't ask for a debate on who was was right or wrong, or what is programmed to what or opinions on anything to do with this, I asked if anyone could help. I found on source from volvo that described how car and key are set to talk to each other and the code to unlock the car system (not the key) is only available from volvo. That is the part that can take 5 hours.... This is needed to tell the car to recognise and accept the key. Hence why keys simply cannot be cloned as easmch key has a unique transponder key.... Annywayyy..... I think I may be sorted now, a guy local to me sells used keys that have been prepped for re programming, the fact remains to be proven if it can be done, I believe it can..We will see who is right. I will keep you informed.

Jun 12th, 2023, 17:01	#14
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:09 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	im amazed that he came on here asking for help and then proceeded to argue the point with knowledgeable experts in this field. another well know forum member left because of this kind of thing an he was a great source of great information and also had a youtube channel dedicated to volvo repair

May 26th, 2024, 22:32	#16
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:09 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	try a volvo independant that has vida subscription they are usually cheaper than main dealers.

May 28th, 2024, 20:28	#18
RDesign4Life Master Member Last Online: Today 08:29 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Sunderland	Having 2 keys is over rated anyway. I've never lost a car key in my life and the spare just sits in the drawer. I reckon most cars sold with one key happen because previous owners trade them in having just forgotten which drawer the spare was put in years ago when they bought the car. I have a BMW key which I came across 6 months ago and can't even remember which car it was from. Although I also have a load of Yale door keys and no idea what they fit either!

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