Other 70 Problem: - secondhand V70 new owner...keyfob problem..

Auldtam · Sep 11th, 2008, 15:44

Hi all, I bought a 2001 V70 yesterday at a car auction...the car came with one key and one keyfob...the keyfob still wont operate the doors or alarm even after fitting a new battery...what should I try next??

I dont have the logbook yet or any other documentation...

S60-MBS · Sep 11th, 2008, 16:42

Maindealer will have to recode key back to cars ECU (assuming that is the original key),A new fob will not be cheap.

Auldtam · Sep 11th, 2008, 18:10

sorry I never explained myself properly...the key works everything on the car okay...the remote fob dont work anything...

Clan · Sep 11th, 2008, 18:12

The fob is now useless , internal fault .. , it cant be programmed into anything even if it was working .. so a new one will be required ..

Auldtam · Sep 11th, 2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Clan

The fob is now useless , internal fault .. , it cant be programmed into anything even if it was working .. so a new one will be required ..

Thanks Clan..does this mean I need to go to a Volvo dealer to get new fob to work alarm system?

malc-c · Sep 11th, 2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Auldtam

Thanks Clan..does this mean I need to go to a Volvo dealer to get new fob to work alarm system?

Er Yes that's what Clan said !

They will re-code the fob to the cars ECU - not cheap from what I've been told. I had an old Rover 214 and a new fob and re-programming cost me £96 from a main dealer - probably double (or triple ) that for Volvo to do same !!

Auldtam · Sep 11th, 2008, 19:50

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Originally Posted by malc-c

Er Yes that's what Clan said !

They will re-code the fob to the cars ECU - not cheap from what I've been told. I had an old Rover 214 and a new fob and re-programming cost me £96 from a main dealer - probably double (or triple ) that for Volvo to do same !!

Thanks malc...I wanted to know if it was Volvo dealer ONLY or was there anyone else I could try who could do it cheaper

question answered...thanks to all who replied.

Clan · Sep 11th, 2008, 19:56

not quite .. The fob cannot be programmed back to the car they only work on the car they were originaly programmed to , maybe yours is one the car dealer found in a box and belongs to another car .
When you buy a new fob it comes witha code number which is used to program it via a volvo only software download ..
If your V70 chassis number is below chassis number 045075 send me a PM ..
thanks.

malc-c · Sep 11th, 2008, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Auldtam

Thanks malc...I wanted to know if it was Volvo dealer ONLY or was there anyone else I could try who could do it cheaper
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No worries, but (As far as I know) this is one of those dealer only things - got ya by the short n curlies !!

malc-c · Sep 11th, 2008, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Clan

If your V70 chassis number is below chassis number 045075 send me a PM ..
thanks.

?? can you enlighten us lesser mortals

Sep 11th, 2008, 15:44	#1
Auldtam Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	secondhand V70 new owner...keyfob problem.. Hi all, I bought a 2001 V70 yesterday at a car auction...the car came with one key and one keyfob...the keyfob still wont operate the doors or alarm even after fitting a new battery...what should I try next?? I dont have the logbook yet or any other documentation...

Sep 11th, 2008, 16:42	#2
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Maindealer will have to recode key back to cars ECU (assuming that is the original key),A new fob will not be cheap. __________________

Sep 11th, 2008, 18:12	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The fob is now useless , internal fault .. , it cant be programmed into anything even if it was working .. so a new one will be required .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 11th, 2008, 19:56	#8
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	not quite .. The fob cannot be programmed back to the car they only work on the car they were originaly programmed to , maybe yours is one the car dealer found in a box and belongs to another car . When you buy a new fob it comes witha code number which is used to program it via a volvo only software download .. If your V70 chassis number is below chassis number 045075 send me a PM .. thanks. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 11th, 2008, 18:10	#3
Auldtam Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	sorry I never explained myself properly...the key works everything on the car okay...the remote fob dont work anything...

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