C70: Getting more keys

[StatusRed]

Hi,

My summer project car (1999 C70 Coupé 2.4i) arrived on Sunday with 1 key. - This key looks very simple (photo to follow) with no remote locking..

I assume at some point this car had a key with remote locking, unless it wasn't standard? - When running VIDA on the car it's reporting thar 3 keys are registered to it.

I also assume that there's some sort of immobiliser inside this key, but could someone please confirm?

What I'd like to do is get 1 or 2 additional keys made, even better if it would be possible to get them with remote locking, but I don't want to break the bank! What would I need to do to make this happen?

Thanks.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by StatusRed

Hi,

My summer project car (1999 C70 Coupé 2.4i) arrived on Sunday with 1 key. - This key looks very simple (photo to follow) with no remote locking..

I assume at some point this car had a key with remote locking, unless it wasn't standard? - When running VIDA on the car it's reporting thar 3 keys are registered to it.

I also assume that there's some sort of immobiliser inside this key, but could someone please confirm?

What I'd like to do is get 1 or 2 additional keys made, even better if it would be possible to get them with remote locking, but I don't want to break the bank! What would I need to do to make this happen?

Thanks.

you need a volvo dealer to sort this for you ... If the car is a 1999 with a blue front grille badge software is needed to do the job , I would get 2 keys and remotes in case you loose one as the car is useless without them . Have you tried locking both doors with the key you have? Often the key barrel shaft breaks after 20 years meaning the key will not lock or unlock .

[StatusRed]

Originally Posted by Clan

you need a volvo dealer to sort this for you ... If the car is a 1999 with a blue front grille badge software is needed to do the job , I would get 2 keys and remotes in case you loose one as the car is useless without them . Have you tried locking both doors with the key you have? Often the key barrel shaft breaks after 20 years meaning the key will not lock or unlock .

Hi Clan,

So a VIDA laptop couldn't do this? Can any money be saved by buying used keys or blanks etc.?

The car only has 2 locks (driver's side door and boot).

[Clan]

Originally Posted by StatusRed

Hi Clan,

So a VIDA laptop couldn't do this? Can any money be saved by buying used keys or blanks etc.?

The car only has 2 locks (driver's side door and boot).

No and No basically .
volvo have one of the most secure key and remote systems in the industry only dealers have access to the codes from the factory , and everything is documented , who does what and when and where ... a remote can only be programmed once and can not be reprogrammed after 1999.

i remember now they deleted the passenger door lock barrel around 1998 i believe .

[Tetleysmooth]

Try Timpsons first, before you go to the dealers.
Timpsons normally have small shops on the larger Tesco sites.

[StatusRed]

Originally Posted by Clan

No and No basically .
volvo have one of the most secure key and remote systems in the industry only dealers have access to the codes from the factory , and everything is documented , who does what and when and where ... a remote can only be programmed once and can not be reprogrammed after 1999.

i remember now they deleted the passenger door lock barrel around 1998 i believe .

OK, I'll give the dealers a call later for a quote thanks. Do you know what sort of money to expect to get this done?

I also noticed that the remote locking fuse has blown, do you think this might be somehow related to the car only having 1 key supplied without a remote?

Originally Posted by Tetleysmooth

Try Timpsons first, before you go to the dealers.
Timpsons normally have small shops on the larger Tesco sites.

How will that help if what Clan says is true? Wouldn't they only be able to cut me a key to physically get into the car, but then the key wouldn't work to start the engine etc?

[Luxobarge]

Originally Posted by StatusRed

Hi,

even better if it would be possible to get them with remote locking,

Just to clarify, these cars were never supplied with remote locking integral to the key - remote locking is on a separate fob, and is therefore an entirely separate issue. You quite rightly want spare keys, but it's also a good idea to have at least one spare fob too, as they can be a pain to code or repair if you don't have one working one.

The key has a chip in it to de-activate the immobiliser, this is detected by an antenna ring around the ignition barrel. It's immobiliser only, and again is a separate system from the alarm, which is set by the fob.

[tony209]

Timpsons charge £85 to copy a Volvo key with immobiliser. As for the remote fobs, follow ASt85s suggestion, that will be the cheapest way to go.

[ASt85]

Hi Statusred - sorry for the delayed reply.
In answer to your questions,

Lock Alarm Control
Volvo
Part Number 9472463 12v
MB232300-8370
DENSO
I'm still offering the part and fob & £20 + P&P&ins
NB already packed and waiting to go. If you are still interested, please pm me with you address and choice of postage and I'll pm you my paypal address - as soon as the payment shows up in my account it will be in the post that day (if within cut-off times or at least within 24 hours.
P&P costs
Royal Mail Tracked 24 = £5.46
Royal Mail Tracked 48 = £4.74
Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class = £4.55
Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class = £4.00
Please note I will not use Hermes et al for an object of this size, and I will only send it insured.

Best wishes
Alan

Alarm Control Unit 1

Alarm Control Unit 2

[StatusRed]

Originally Posted by ASt85

Hi Statusred - sorry for the delayed reply.
In answer to your questions,

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Cheers mate!