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Remote Key Fob Reprogramming

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Old Jun 15th, 2011, 13:09   #1
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I recently bought a March 2001 S40 T4 that didn't come with any remote key fobs. I just assumed that it would have these and didn't realise until I had paid for the car. I was hoping to buy a couple of used fobs and get these reprogrammed but have been told by several auto locksmiths that only Volvo dealers can do this and was then told by a Volvo dealer that they can't guarantee that reprogramming used ones will work and that the best thing to do is to get new ones from them and for them to program them which will work out at around £208 plus VAT for the pair. Is this right? Or should I be able to buy used ones and take them to a Volvo dealer and get them reprogrammed for my car? Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
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Old Jun 15th, 2011, 16:43   #2
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Had the same problem with my S40 2003...only came with 1 key fob..so had to buy new fob and had a key-blade cut,then programmed at Volvo...to use as a back-up... It seems that once a key fob has been programmed once with the software to a car..it cannot be reprogrammed again..Not 100% sure..if someone can comfirm this is the case....I got my new fob and keyblade from FRF Swansea..Rufe is the guy to contact..cost about £100,then programmed locally at Volvo dealer..only takes 30mins..
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Had the same problem with my S40 2003...only came with 1 key fob..so had to buy new fob and had a key-blade cut,then programmed at Volvo...to use as a back-up... It seems that once a key fob has been programmed once with the software to a car..it cannot be reprogrammed again..Not 100% sure..if someone can comfirm this is the case....I got my new fob and keyblade from FRF Swansea..Rufe is the guy to contact..cost about £100,then programmed locally at Volvo dealer..only takes 30mins..
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Or an even easier and cheaper way. Find a sale for two fobs and the receiver unit from a car that is being broken and replace them in your car. It works a treat and at a fraction of the cost
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Hi.. On this yr of car the fob can be reprogramed by a volvo dealer . Had one done on mine .. (i work in a volvo dealer) They need to down load new software. Hope this helps ...
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Hi.. On this yr of car the fob can be reprogramed by a volvo dealer . Had one done on mine .. (i work in a volvo dealer) They need to down load new software. Hope this helps ...
That's really handy to know. Would the particular person doing the programming need to know anything particular (that most might not know) to be able to reprogram rather than just program? Only asking as I'd need to be 100% sure that it'd work as they said I'd still need to pay for the software download and labour even if it didn't work
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Hi, Just needs to be a volvo dealer as they have to order soft ware to recode the remote..
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Ok thanks, that's really helpful :-)
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Hi every one i got this info from my friends in Europe my be it help to all you



Make sure all doors are closed, as well as the hood. Make sure the tailgate or trunk is locked. Get into the car and lock all doors.

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Insert the key and turn it from the insertion position (position I) to the "on" position (position II - not the "start" position) five times. In other words, all the dash lights come on, but the engine doesn’t start. When you turn the key to ON the fifth time, leave it there. You have 10 seconds to perform this whole step.



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Hold down each remote button for a second or two, so the car identifies those buttons as the ones to respond to. If you want multiple remotes to work for that car, you’ll need to hit the buttons on each of them in rapid succession (all within 5 seconds) as well. You can program up to three remotes per car.

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Get new batteries if the above doesn’t work, and try it again. If you already have new batteries in the remote, then proceed to the next step.

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Press and hold down the odometer reset button.

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Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

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Release the odometer button while the service reminder light (SRL) flashes. Don’t wait until the flashing stops to release the odometer button. If you did that, you waited too long.

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Turn the ignition off.
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Hi every one i got this info from my friends in Europe my be it help to all you



Make sure all doors are closed, as well as the hood. Make sure the tailgate or trunk is locked. Get into the car and lock all doors.

2
Insert the key and turn it from the insertion position (position I) to the "on" position (position II - not the "start" position) five times. In other words, all the dash lights come on, but the engine doesn’t start. When you turn the key to ON the fifth time, leave it there. You have 10 seconds to perform this whole step.



3
Hold down each remote button for a second or two, so the car identifies those buttons as the ones to respond to. If you want multiple remotes to work for that car, you’ll need to hit the buttons on each of them in rapid succession (all within 5 seconds) as well. You can program up to three remotes per car.

4
Get new batteries if the above doesn’t work, and try it again. If you already have new batteries in the remote, then proceed to the next step.

5
Press and hold down the odometer reset button.

6
Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

7
Release the odometer button while the service reminder light (SRL) flashes. Don’t wait until the flashing stops to release the odometer button. If you did that, you waited too long.

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Turn the ignition off.
Would be interesting to hear if anyone has actually tried this procedure with an UK S40 / V40 and if it worked or not. I am sure there are quite a few of us with only one remote at the moment but who do not want to pay out £100s to the local Volvo franchise.
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