S40: - Remote Key Fob Reprogramming

JamesM81 · Jun 15th, 2011, 12:09

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!

sjfedex · Jun 15th, 2011, 15:43

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..
rgds

gatos · Jun 15th, 2011, 15:52

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Originally Posted by sjfedex

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..
rgds

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

swithers · Jun 15th, 2011, 20:59

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 ...

JamesM81 · Jun 15th, 2011, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by swithers

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

swithers · Jun 16th, 2011, 10:02

Hi, Just needs to be a volvo dealer as they have to order soft ware to recode the remote..

Darlo 1 · Mar 9th, 2016, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatos

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

For pitys sake read what Gatos has said and save yerself a bloody fortune!!!!!!

Palladin · Dec 29th, 2017, 23:58

My spare key fob for pre 2004 S40 remained unused for several years until I tried to use it. It did not function as the fob battery had discharged.
A new battery was inserted but the remote still did not recover. It would appear that in order to maintain key fobs in an active state, a working battery is essential.
I am now searching for ways to re-activate the fob other than going down the route of the main dealer. Advice would be most welcome.

PARADAD999 · Nov 8th, 2019, 15:19

Well I have just tried reprogramming my keyfob 4 times and it doesn't work.
After 2 goes I put a new battery in and tried 2 more times and NOTHING.
Looks like I will have to go to a specialist

Jun 15th, 2011, 12:09	#1
JamesM81 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2023 18:10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	Remote Key Fob Reprogramming 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!

Dec 29th, 2017, 23:58	#8
Palladin New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2018 12:12 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Swansea	Consequences of allowing key fob battery to discharge. My spare key fob for pre 2004 S40 remained unused for several years until I tried to use it. It did not function as the fob battery had discharged. A new battery was inserted but the remote still did not recover. It would appear that in order to maintain key fobs in an active state, a working battery is essential. I am now searching for ways to re-activate the fob other than going down the route of the main dealer. Advice would be most welcome.

Nov 8th, 2019, 15:19	#9
PARADAD999 New Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2020 17:14 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hornsea	S40 Key Fob Reprogram Well I have just tried reprogramming my keyfob 4 times and it doesn't work. After 2 goes I put a new battery in and tried 2 more times and NOTHING. Looks like I will have to go to a specialist

Jun 15th, 2011, 15:43	#2
sjfedex Junior Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2014 18:28 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Braintree	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.. rgds

Jun 15th, 2011, 20:59	#4
swithers Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 20:08 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Christchurch	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 ...

Jun 16th, 2011, 10:02	#6
swithers Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 20:08 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Christchurch	Hi, Just needs to be a volvo dealer as they have to order soft ware to recode the remote..

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