xc90 replacement key cost

soupytwister · Apr 1st, 2011, 19:46

Just want an up to date view on this if possible.

Perhaps going to purchase a 2nd hand xc90, and it only has 1 key fob. I'm reading on here it's £260 for a new one - bluergh!

Any other options or dealers that do them cheaper? Hate such ripoffs for something that is prob £1 of electronics in a plastic case.

Clan · Apr 1st, 2011, 19:53

The "key" consists of a immobiliser key and separate remote in one unit , so you have to buy the key , the remote , the ignition key software and the remote software . This programming can only be done at a dealer or good independant with the correct volvo equipment . You cant do things like this on the cheap ..

soupytwister · Apr 1st, 2011, 20:55

A large part of the cost is faff and markup, with a swizzle stick

The physical aspect will be pounds.

Just wanted to know if any legitimate alternatives, but now having read more on google, seems not.

Thanks.

XC90Virgin · Apr 2nd, 2011, 15:16

All branded main dealers and manufacturers do this. It's a **** take. There isn't a tenners worth of stuff in one of the keys. When I bought my 90 in January, the original owner had mislaid the 2nd key so I got a new one from the dealer. And it has the new style keyring hanger on it too.

spokoluzik · Apr 4th, 2011, 09:54

key- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
remote- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-S60-S80-...item2c559853ca
15- cutting
15- key software
about 25 - remote software

JimG · Apr 4th, 2011, 21:36

Wow, still over £150 then. Can't believe it all costs so much.

henrydickinson · Sep 26th, 2012, 13:32

We had the same issue - second hand XC90 05 plate, only one key and too great a chance that someone will lose that. Bought a fob on ebay (£25 - usually cheaper but too impatient), bought a brand new uncut blade and transponder, also on ebay £46. Had the key cut in local locksmith (but they need laser cutting equipment) £5.
Volvo dealer insists they cannot reprogram the remote unless it has a code which is only supplied on the box of a brand new part. However they did link the transponder located in the black front half of the new key (the bit holding the blade) to the car (cost £15), so I now have a key which locks, unlocks and starts the car and disables the alarm & immobiliser. The remote buttons don't work, but it's only a spare. Total cost £91.

Apr 1st, 2011, 19:46	#1
soupytwister Master Member Last Online: May 7th, 2024 22:53 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edinburgh	xc90 replacement key cost Just want an up to date view on this if possible. Perhaps going to purchase a 2nd hand xc90, and it only has 1 key fob. I'm reading on here it's £260 for a new one - bluergh! Any other options or dealers that do them cheaper? Hate such ripoffs for something that is prob £1 of electronics in a plastic case.

Apr 1st, 2011, 19:53	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The "key" consists of a immobiliser key and separate remote in one unit , so you have to buy the key , the remote , the ignition key software and the remote software . This programming can only be done at a dealer or good independant with the correct volvo equipment . You cant do things like this on the cheap .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 4th, 2011, 09:54	#5
spokoluzik Trader Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 19:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: london	key- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 remote- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-S60-S80-...item2c559853ca 15- cutting 15- key software about 25 - remote software __________________ http://volvodiagnostic.com/

Sep 26th, 2012, 13:32	#7
henrydickinson New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2012 11:09 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Worcester	Spare key for XC90 We had the same issue - second hand XC90 05 plate, only one key and too great a chance that someone will lose that. Bought a fob on ebay (£25 - usually cheaper but too impatient), bought a brand new uncut blade and transponder, also on ebay £46. Had the key cut in local locksmith (but they need laser cutting equipment) £5. Volvo dealer insists they cannot reprogram the remote unless it has a code which is only supplied on the box of a brand new part. However they did link the transponder located in the black front half of the new key (the bit holding the blade) to the car (cost £15), so I now have a key which locks, unlocks and starts the car and disables the alarm & immobiliser. The remote buttons don't work, but it's only a spare. Total cost £91.

Apr 1st, 2011, 20:55	#3
soupytwister Master Member Last Online: May 7th, 2024 22:53 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edinburgh	A large part of the cost is faff and markup, with a swizzle stick The physical aspect will be pounds. Just wanted to know if any legitimate alternatives, but now having read more on google, seems not. Thanks.

Apr 2nd, 2011, 15:16	#4
XC90Virgin Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2013 08:27 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newry	All branded main dealers and manufacturers do this. It's a **** take. There isn't a tenners worth of stuff in one of the keys. When I bought my 90 in January, the original owner had mislaid the 2nd key so I got a new one from the dealer. And it has the new style keyring hanger on it too.

Apr 4th, 2011, 21:36	#6
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Wow, still over £150 then. Can't believe it all costs so much.

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