Thank you, that link was just what I was looking for. My keygrip looks a bit slimmer than the one in the post though, so not shure what's inside. Decisions, desicions

Geir

The old keys are working perfectly. I heard some of the guys at my local Volvo workshop had converted the old type key to switchblade. So, when I found a blank switchblade on ebay, I figured I might as well try :) Tried to google it but all I can find is for replacing the case of already switchblade...

Volvo key has an RF transponder embedded for authorization (antenna ring around the ignition switch, UEM does the check). Exactly as you describe, key will turn in the ignition lock but engine starter will not engage without the key transponder being programmed to the vehicle. The remote is a separ...

I got a flip key from ebay, got the blade cut by a locksmith.Looking at it, it seemss OK, it turns in the lock OK, electrics come on, but it does not start, even when I hold the old key and remote close to the new. The plan was to swap over the circuit board but have not done that yet due to this pr...

Yes, that was as far as I got too, so I thought that if I could get a unit that fits where the RTI screen is, I could keep most of the original setup and save some hassle. The question is if there is such a unit...

Geir

Hello, I have this first generation XC90 with premium sound system, (6CD unit no AUX). The FM band is disappearing here in Norway, the RTI can't read the DVD and I'm running out of CDs, so it's time for an upgrade. However, I have not been able to find a suitable head unit. I want to pull out the RT...