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volvo v40 2001 1.8i with no alarm fobs! wich one to buy?

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anton
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Year and Model: v40 1.8i 2001
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volvo v40 2001 1.8i with no alarm fobs! wich one to buy?

Post by anton »

HI! 1st post so hear goes! bought my v40 2001 1.8i over a month ago now, would like to re activate keyless entry but unsure as to wich fob I need if I was to buy one 2nd hand ebay etc.
Did speak to volvo dealer and is £30+vat to re-program, so any suggestions appreciated thankyou

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Post by billofdurham »

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

Have a look in your owner's handbook and you will see a picture of the key fob. Be very careful as there are several versions of the fob and you need to get the correct one or it won't work.

Bill.
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