'02 V70 Keyless Remote?

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Donald Newcomb, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. I now have an '02 V70 wagon which came with just one key and one keyless
    remote. My mechanic gave me a 2nd keyless remote but told me that the dealer
    would have to program it (actually program the car for it). I recently had
    to go to the dealer to get the leaking fuel pump replaced under extended
    warranty. At that time I asked for a 2nd key and to have that keyless
    remote activated for the car. The dealer asked if I had the code that came
    with the remote. When I said I didn't he told me that he could not program
    the car without it and that a new remote was a couple of hundred buck plus
    this, plus that, etc. I asked if I would be able to get into and operate
    the car with just the spare key; he said "yes" and I just opted for a single
    new key.

    It seems kind of strange that a dealer can't activate the remote from the
    S/N on the back rather than needing a code that no one knows the instant
    after it becomes separated from the remote. Is it true that there is no way
    to activate a remote without the papers that came with it? It seems like
    Volvo believes that all Volvo owners have baskets of cash with nothing
    better to do than spend it at the dealer.
     
    Donald Newcomb, Nov 9, 2008
    #1
  2. not ture...by pass the flake and talk to the service manager...they
    can
    look up the VIN on the volvo compouter system and retreve the info
    and codes they need......good luck....
     
    ~^ beancounter ~^, Nov 11, 2008
    #2

  3. Unfortunately, "the flake" is the service manager. Everyone else is totally
    clueless.
     
    Donald Newcomb, Nov 11, 2008
    #3
  4. Donald Newcomb

    Glenn K Guest

    What you were told is true for your model year you need to have the long
    code & the short code for the remote the dealer has no way to retrieve
    the codes for the remote nor does Volvo cars been there done that with
    Volvo so with out the codes the remote is useless as for the key if
    your dealer has the ability to cut the key then you would pay for the
    key software & labor to program the key to the car as for the serial #
    on the back it is just a part # stamped on the back of the remote if
    your car was a 1998 or earlier then all that is needed is a pin code
    which is available from Volvo but for model year 1999 & 2000 you need a
    software download hope this helps you understand better
    Glenn K
    Volvo Certified Technician
    ASE Certified Technician
     
    Glenn K, Nov 11, 2008
    #4
  5. I'm sure that this must have been done for my benefit but I'll be switched
    if I can figure out how.
     
    Donald Newcomb, Nov 12, 2008
    #5
  6. Donald Newcomb

    Glenn K Guest

    You still need the codes for the remote as each code is unique for each
    remote as for me in the service shop there is no way for me to retrieve
    the codes for the remotes & nor can Volvo I have been in contact with
    there technical specialists & along with the Volvo technical department
    in Sweden & the answer is that there is no way possible to get these
    codes. When we program a remote to a customers car the remote codes are
    attached to the repair order & what position the remote is the only
    options that you have is either purchase a remote from your dealer or
    you can shop the Volvo dealers who advertise online you might get a
    better price from one of them so the ball is in your court whatever you
    decide to do i will try & help you with any questions that you might
    have or need to be answered.
    Glenn K
    Volvo Certified Technician
    ASE Certified Technician
     
    Glenn K, Nov 12, 2008
    #6
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