"Red Key" Functionality

Calc · Jul 24th, 2017, 10:39

I understand Volvos either used to come with a 'red key' or one could be specified. And that this key used to effectively 'lock down' the car, so the glove box and boot couldn't be opened and, I believe, performance was significantly restricted?

Whilst I don't need a physical 'red key' and note that there is a 'Private Locking' feature, I don't think it is possible to turn down the performance - or is it? I will shortly be leaving mine with a 'Valet Parking Service' - would be nice to know they can't scream it around - even if I can track how far they go and average speed etc!!

Presumably, not too difficult to achieve? Limit top speed, top revs and maybe lock it in 'Eco Mode'?

volvocat · Jul 24th, 2017, 12:27

http://support.volvocars.com/uk/Page...a8015106604656

Calc · Jul 24th, 2017, 13:20

Thanks for that...

So they are still available - for about £110 fitted.

Not too bad for an extra key, but I still think it ought to just be possible to program pne of the existing keys to behave as a 'red key'.

Jul 24th, 2017, 10:39	#1
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Jul 24th, 2017, 12:27	#2
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Jul 24th, 2017, 13:20	#3
Calc ex Land Rover defector Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2022 10:03 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Just south of the middle!	Thanks for that... So they are still available - for about £110 fitted. Not too bad for an extra key, but I still think it ought to just be possible to program pne of the existing keys to behave as a 'red key'. __________________ XC90 MY17 Magic Blue

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