V40 Key and fob

vRS LIL · Mar 12th, 2011, 21:24

Hi everyone, this is my first post after recently picking a V40 T4 of which I'm very happy with.
However, unfortunately it only came with one key and one fob of which is a little worse for wear. I was also given a spare fob but not sure if its compatible with the car (no batteries to try it either).
Obviously I'm looking to get another key cut and a new remote fob.
Is this a dealer only part, in particular will I need to go to a dealer for programming or can I go somewhere else to keep cost down. I've seen fobs and blank keys on e-bay but does this aid the issue?
I live on the Isle of Wight and we have no dealer here and think my nearest dealer is Kings in Southampton, which means £40-50 to leave the island!
Any help, suggestions etc appreciated.
Paul

Darlo 1 · Mar 12th, 2011, 21:27

Yep dearler only, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Not a spelling mistake either lol.

littlehomer · Mar 13th, 2011, 19:31

Hi there,

What year is the car?

This will alter things a little.

Many Thanks,

Daniel.

vRS LIL · Mar 14th, 2011, 04:11

Hi Daniel, it's a V reg 2000 model if this makes any odds!

littlehomer · Mar 14th, 2011, 08:53

Hey up,

I'm deep into this at the moment. Can you post a picture of the fobs or a link to someone elses photo of them?

Older cars have a security mode to learn new fobs. Newer cars, you can buy a 2nd hand receiver with two fobs. Like me. Or, it's to the dealer.

Keys wise, you can get a cheap key cut without the immobiliser chip. This will open the boot and the drivers door but not start the car.

Short of replacing the immobiliser and locks, like me, you'll be at a main dealer for a key.

They quoted me £250 for key and fob.

Many Thanks,

Daniel

vRS LIL · Mar 14th, 2011, 22:10

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-s40-v40-...item35b024714d

This fob is identical.....

littlehomer · Mar 15th, 2011, 11:15

Ah,

Welcome to my nightmare. A phase 1.5 fob.

I am about to fit a new receiver to my car with two fobs. If successful I will have a receiver with a working fob for sale. I don't know if that's of interest.

Keys wise, I'd suggest again the idea of getting a cheap one cut with no immobiliser chip. So you can at least get in the car if the keys are lost.

I have actually got another full lock set with 2 fobs offered from a guy at £60 posted.

I can put you in touch if you like. It'll have everything in it you need to replace the system and have two keys and fobs.

Many Thanks,

Daniel.

vRS LIL · Mar 15th, 2011, 14:13

When I bought the car I was given a spare fob, though I've not checked to see if it is the one compatible with my car. I'll check it first to eliminate it. I've got a spare battery too to try it. That will then in theory only leave me with a key issue.
I'll check the obvious after work today and see where I stand.
Many thanks for your help by the way.
Paul

littlehomer · Mar 15th, 2011, 14:52

No problem!

I've found a few local auto locksmiths that seem to be able to create the key at a much reduced price to Volvo. That may be the best way to go.

Many Thanks,

Daniel.

Mar 12th, 2011, 21:24	#1
vRS LIL T4 virgin Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2011 12:36 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: isle of wight	V40 Key and fob Hi everyone, this is my first post after recently picking a V40 T4 of which I'm very happy with. However, unfortunately it only came with one key and one fob of which is a little worse for wear. I was also given a spare fob but not sure if its compatible with the car (no batteries to try it either). Obviously I'm looking to get another key cut and a new remote fob. Is this a dealer only part, in particular will I need to go to a dealer for programming or can I go somewhere else to keep cost down. I've seen fobs and blank keys on e-bay but does this aid the issue? I live on the Isle of Wight and we have no dealer here and think my nearest dealer is Kings in Southampton, which means £40-50 to leave the island! Any help, suggestions etc appreciated. Paul

Mar 14th, 2011, 04:11	#4
vRS LIL T4 virgin Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2011 12:36 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: isle of wight	Hi Daniel, it's a V reg 2000 model if this makes any odds! __________________ Virgin Volvo V40 T4 owner!

Mar 14th, 2011, 22:10	#6
vRS LIL T4 virgin Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2011 12:36 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: isle of wight	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-s40-v40-...item35b024714d This fob is identical..... __________________ Virgin Volvo V40 T4 owner!

Mar 15th, 2011, 14:13	#8
vRS LIL T4 virgin Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2011 12:36 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: isle of wight	When I bought the car I was given a spare fob, though I've not checked to see if it is the one compatible with my car. I'll check it first to eliminate it. I've got a spare battery too to try it. That will then in theory only leave me with a key issue. I'll check the obvious after work today and see where I stand. Many thanks for your help by the way. Paul __________________ Virgin Volvo V40 T4 owner!

Mar 12th, 2011, 21:27	#2
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Yesterday 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Yep dearler only, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Not a spelling mistake either lol.

Mar 13th, 2011, 19:31	#3
littlehomer Master Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2013 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Malvern View Photos By: littlehomer	Hi there, What year is the car? This will alter things a little. Many Thanks, Daniel.

Mar 14th, 2011, 08:53	#5
littlehomer Master Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2013 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Malvern View Photos By: littlehomer	Hey up, I'm deep into this at the moment. Can you post a picture of the fobs or a link to someone elses photo of them? Older cars have a security mode to learn new fobs. Newer cars, you can buy a 2nd hand receiver with two fobs. Like me. Or, it's to the dealer. Keys wise, you can get a cheap key cut without the immobiliser chip. This will open the boot and the drivers door but not start the car. Short of replacing the immobiliser and locks, like me, you'll be at a main dealer for a key. They quoted me £250 for key and fob. Many Thanks, Daniel

Mar 15th, 2011, 11:15	#7
littlehomer Master Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2013 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Malvern View Photos By: littlehomer	Ah, Welcome to my nightmare. A phase 1.5 fob. I am about to fit a new receiver to my car with two fobs. If successful I will have a receiver with a working fob for sale. I don't know if that's of interest. Keys wise, I'd suggest again the idea of getting a cheap one cut with no immobiliser chip. So you can at least get in the car if the keys are lost. I have actually got another full lock set with 2 fobs offered from a guy at £60 posted. I can put you in touch if you like. It'll have everything in it you need to replace the system and have two keys and fobs. Many Thanks, Daniel.

Mar 15th, 2011, 14:52	#9
littlehomer Master Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2013 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Malvern View Photos By: littlehomer	No problem! I've found a few local auto locksmiths that seem to be able to create the key at a much reduced price to Volvo. That may be the best way to go. Many Thanks, Daniel.

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