Getting more Keys cut and Fobs coded.

[MC_Bob]

Does anybody know the best place to look? Just want backups, only got one set!!

Thanks :)

[Al115]

All together now... DEALER ONLY!!! :-)

[MC_Bob]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW :(

Do you know how much itll cost? And anywhere local to reccomend?

Cheers :D

[Al115]

It's bloody expensive. I had a new key and fob for my 2001 S40 and a figure of around £300 sticks in my head. Sadly no dealers I'd recommend nearby... :(

[Yosser]

FWIW my local Timpsons was able to cut a replacement key with no problem ('97 V70).

Remote locking fobs are another story....

[Wobbly Dave]

You can pick up fobs on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-car-alarm-remote-fob-9184786-key-keyless-entry_W0QQitemZ290399787795QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item439d2d1b13

or ring >>Salvo (http://www.salvogroup.co.uk/salvosite.htm)<< (Forum discount still applies) - I may have a spare and code them to the car using the 5 turns method.

I'm not sure actually that I have a key that works on the doors! I always use the fob.

I am in CloggieLand this week and will have a look when I get back.

[Al115]

How did Timpsons do the immobiliser chip in the base of the key??? They could probably cut the basic shape of the key (sufficient to open the doors but not to start the car) - unless they have moved on a lot since I last went there!

Depending on your car you can code some keys yourself as WD says - the older the car the more likely this is to work - what car do you have?

[Yosser]

How did Timpsons do the immobiliser chip in the base of the key???

They have a machine that reads the code in your existing key then transfers it to the new key.

Not sure if all branches will have the same machine, but I had 2 keys done like this in Edinburgh with no problem. They both work fine.

[Wobbly Dave]

How did Timpsons do the immobiliser chip in the base of the key??? They could probably cut the basic shape of the key (sufficient to open the doors but not to start the car) - unless they have moved on a lot since I last went there!

Depending on your car you can code some keys yourself as WD says - the older the car the more likely this is to work - what car do you have?
Pre ME7 should be fine.

[Rufe]

Pretty much anything 1999 on will require software, so its unlikely that anyone could program this without VIDA (volvo download equipment). All dealers can do this, and some independent volvo specialists also have this.

I can supply keys and remotes, though you would still have to get them programmed locally. Keys and remotes are usually around 20% off retail price as a rule, though if you want a quote please send me the registration number in a pm or email.

Simon

[Al115]

We still don't know which car he's got...? :(

[Wobbly Dave]

We still don't know which car he's got...? :(
Ahem - yes we do ;)

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27594

[Al115]

You're right! Sorry, should have said "I still don't know..." - couldn't be arsed to search around...

So pre-ME7.

Incidentally I went to a Timpsons today in the City of London and they hadn't a clue about car keys with immobiliser chips... so I guess it's not a standard service across all of their branches.

[nobananas]

Even my local locksmith managed to cut and code my 850 key, cost me 35 quid all in !

[MC_Bob]

Hmm, so if I just get a key cut and coded just incase I lose it to keep me out of trouble?

Will I be able to get a fob coded without actually having one should this happen?

Thanks guys:D:D:D:D

[Wobbly Dave]

I probably do actually have a key but have in 3 years never actually used it. Even on the ferry where it said "Don't activate your alarm" - I just pushed the tabs down from inside.

Key fob coding is easy - just turn the key 5 times to pos II and on the fifth time press and hold the lock button - IIRC

[Yosser]

Key fob coding is easy - just turn the key 5 times to pos II and on the fifth time press and hold the lock button - IIRC

That may be true for older cars, but I'm pretty sure it won't work on '97 onwards models.

[Barnsley-Bill]

Can they be programed with a vct2000 as I have one :) or is it a download from volvo ?.

[Harvey]

Hi just been into the Volvo main dealer and got a 5 button flip key for £210 programmed to the car a 2005 s60r ,did not come with R logo on battery cover thats £12 more.