Sorry for bumping the old thread, but I have this same question. One side of the belt for my '05 XC70 2.5T is bejeweled-like sparkly, the other is matte. I think I'll go writing side down for now which is the matte. But odd there's so little documentation about this elsewhere. I'd be curious if anyo...

Also one other point, to answer the question above about if keys are programmed the same as VIDA, yes they are. It's extremely common for people to reverse engineer the factory software and create their own standalone software that performs the same functions and often in a better and more intuitive...

If you're able to get mail the easiest thing to do would be to buy a replacement key, get it cut (though mail via the link in this thread) and then program it to the car, either using VIDA/Dice or Vdash, etc. In theory you could do all of this without having to drive anywhere, if you get mail. Are y...

Sorry, just re-read your question. Yes, I mailed them the valet and the new key blade and they cut them and sent them back. Just give them a call before you do so. I found them via one of their employees on Reddit Locksmith sub who helped me out. It was very fast and the key works perfectly. They ar...

Brandt Locksmith had no issue cutting the new key with my valet key. I had an extra normal key but they said just send them the valet and they can use that. So you should be good to go that route. They specialize in car keys so they know what they are doing. I also only sent them the blade end of th...

Hi, I just went through this and did it myself. I had the keys programmed by a place in Kansas City that specializes in car keys (https://www.brandtlocksmiths.com). They cut the key for $10 using my valet key to copy it -- though it will be more if they have to look up the key code based on your vin...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the info. Just did my '05 XC70 which I've inherited from my parents. 160,000 miles, most of those in the Texas heat and there's no service record of the fluid being changed. Regular commuter/highway miles and no towing. Prior to the change the transmission w...