JES47
Is it possible to get remote & key cut for XC90 2004 without going to expensive Volvo dealer?
jamesinc
I don't think so, except maybe by going to an overseas dealer (some of them are a LOT cheaper), but I've never been clear on whether they will do it for an Australian car.
Ex850R
@iceton1975
iceton1975
Its a Volvo dealer job why do you need more keys or don't you have any? there are options but I need to more info
JES47
Up to 3 drivers use the car on a regular basis. Often it is parked where someone else can pick it up later on; which is really hard and not safe to do with one set of keys. I have the original key remote. I wouldn't mind if I could get a key to open & start the car without it doing all the other fancy stuff that the transponder remote supposedly does. The previous owners lost/misplaced the second set & the service set many years ago. Volvo dealers charge an arm and a leg to get another set cut. However, I am starting to realize that it can't be done by Adelaide locksmiths even the "expert" guys decline. Therefore it more than likely looks like a Volvo dealer job.
iceton1975
It is a Volvo job but you don't need to get the full key just a courtesy key from Volvo the key will cost about $80 then a $40 cut fee and $80 for key to be coded. what is your location?
JES47
Holdfast Bay Area 5045 SA
Ex850R
There you go Jes , Mark is a Volvo nut and works at Victoria's best indie workshop , get your keys ( and service parts too!!) from him .
JES47
Thanks Snoopy :-)
iceton1975
I can get a key, but need your car for the rest of the job, so its best you use your Volvo dealer in SA, Get a price on the key and let me know see what I can do. call me 03 98745544 the workshop 8-5 Mark
Ex850R
At least you can use the info Mark provides to get those prices.
They will no doubt try to charge lots but front them and call their bluff.
JES47
Will ring Mark, I have to drive to Ballarat in a couple of weeks. Might as well stay an extra day or so & go to Melb.
Ex850R
Good job!
hamishb
I need a new remote fob for my 2004 V70 so Mark I will give you a call to find out how you can help me.
nickm
Nice work Mark
I went through this to get a spare for my S40, dealer BS in Australia we would be looking at minimum $1000 for a fob,key and "programming"....for a $4000 car with no mechanical issues.
reality
a $40 key
fob maybe a bigger problem maybe $100
Then the Vida dice BS. tops $200
veganvolvo
New key for my 2006 c200 Merc was $650 so for one the Xc90 has it.
Brigadier272
Is it necessary to get a key coded? Won't a copy do the job for a basic key without remote entry, take me home lights etc?
nickm
I had a key cut for my S40 2002. They remove the code ecu and program a key to match it.
$200 for 2 keys
Wino
Brigadier272;87666 wroteIs it necessary to get a key coded? Won't a copy do the job for a basic key without remote entry, take me home lights etc?
Immobiliser needs the code.
nickm
The locksmith had a program to pull the code from the unit.
They have to physically remove the unit to clone the key.
He said he could do most models of Volvo as long as the unit was accessible.
