Yup, you need to go to a dealer to do this, or have a shop that has the proper Volvo software for it.
It will not be cheap either way, and it’s usually one standard price - one of my Indy’s biggest pet peeves is people complaining about the price for key fob reprogramming, them leaving to try out a cheaper alternative they found on the internet or on Craigslist, wasting a week or two trying scams (most of the time losing a lot of money in the pursuit of a better deal), and then coming back anyways (because nothing else worked, obviously) and paying full price in the end.
All of which would’ve been avoided if they had just sucked up the cost and done it properly at the dealer/trusted shop.
Not sure about using a secondhand fobs- will have to do some research.


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Anybody have any luck getting fob programmed anywhere other than a dealer? I've called a couple of local lock shops, but no luck so far.

Related question: Can secondhand fobs that came from other cars be *re*programmed, or do I need to start with a virgin device?

Anyone with a VIDA subscription and a DICE unit can program a NEW remote. Some large independent Volvo specialists have a subscription and can program your car to accept a NEW remote for you. I had a subscription for my shops when I needed it and programmed many modules, keys. remotes, etc. The cost through me of the module replacement or key or remote would be about the same as the dealer because of the subscription charge. To lower that price I would try to schedule several cars that needed downloads at once so I could split the subscription charge between customers.

As far as I know - you cannot program a used remote to a different car. Perhaps if you had the original bag the remote came with. To make a remote work you need the package the remote comes in - the plastic bag. It has a code on it and the "download" actually tells the car to accept the signal from that remote - you don't program the remote to talk to the car.

 

as previously stated, the key id gets programmed to the car. the key id is on the package the key comes in, without it, the key is a paperweight. you could program they key to your car if you had dice and a vida subscription, but it would be less expensive to pay the hour of labor and software charge most dealers charge. if you think theres a chance you may lose a key, programming multiple fobs at once will save multiple labor and software charges at most shops.

 

programming multiple fobs at once will save multiple labor and software charges at most shops.

Each key or remote requires a software download and labor time, you can't do more than one at a time.

 

Need the fob codes to program fobs new or used. One software load will do one or as many fobs slots that are available. No extra software cost. Better to do two keys at a time for cost. Glück.

 

It looks like at least some versions of the fob do have a couple of strings of numbers printed on the outside of the case, beneath the metal key. Is one of these what the car would need to connect recognize a secondhand fob?

 

We ended up calling our insurance company for lost key and they paid for two more, minus the deductible.


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Anybody have any luck getting fob (re)programmed anywhere other than a dealer? I've called a couple of local lock shops, but no luck so far.

Failing that, any thoughts on which dealer in the greater NYC/North Jersey area might be cheapest and easiest to deal with for this?

I just picked up an '08 V70. Previous owner had only one fob, which works fine and has the metal key included. But I'd like to get at least one other fob programmed for peace of mind if nothing else.

I'm much less concerned about having a second physical key cut -- but with an extra fob, the key that I have can stay home.

Related question: Can secondhand fobs that came from other cars be *re*programmed, or do I need to start with a virgin device?

THANKS

i bought TDB1000 with volvo software. i can program slot key fobs for volvo P3 cars in case you live in north jersey and new york border area.

 

I just bought a 2013 s60 with only 1 key. What will you charge to program a second six button key fob?

 

Is there anyone ear the 60608 Chicago area that can program a used or have a new key fob for 2007 Volvo S40 I just bought this car and I am afraid I may lose the key.

 

$150 for program fob. Since it takes 24 hours to read security data, you need leave your car on my driveway. Or loan my data reader home, then bring it back for key fob program.

 

I’m in north Jersey and need to get a second key. Can you assist?

 

sure. text me at 551-579-4687. Justin

 

This guy in his video does not talk at all about the key or fob code. His method seems to work, and is a really detailed walkthrough that seems helpful with all the weird stuff involved in trying to get your key programmed. I have not tried it yet, but looks very promising.