Key Programming Tool for Volvo

forumoto · Post by **forumoto** » 13 Dec 2012, 05:41

Please i want to buy volvo key programmer and i will be grateful to know which Key programmer can work on volvo cars, i have search the web but could not come across anything that is rightful... all i see is cloning key or chips, i need something that you can plug into the obd2 socket and program it... thank you

Post by **precopster** » 14 Dec 2012, 13:52

No such thing exists; at least not in these circles. The car's interface needs licensed software to change its internal software in the body control module.

On post '99 cars a licensed copy of Vida with subscription and a download tool such as Dice or VCT 2000 is the only way to CHANGE any programming. Each download is charged at Volvo's rates.

A key duplicating machine will give you cheaper and quicker results than trying to alter the car's software without licensing. If keys are lost you need to program the car to a new chipped key at the dealer.

forumoto · Post by **forumoto** » 14 Dec 2012, 15:13

okay, my issue is, i have bought a new ecm and would like to change it on 2003 xc90, i have a pass through device, can i buy subscription and be able to program this new ecm, i want to know what it takes to replace the new ecm, please advise me and also if i want to add a key to the car, which programmer would i need. thank you

Post by **precopster** » 14 Dec 2012, 17:29

Did you buy a NEW Engine Control Unit from a dealer or just a new to you ECU?

forumoto · Post by **forumoto** » 14 Dec 2012, 18:20

yes, this is a new ecm from dealer and i will like to program it to my car, the immobilizer system need to be setup again, to write the key ID into the ecm as well, so i want to know which tool can setup this ecm to work on the car, and will make the immobilizer know the new ecm, i needed help please

Post by **osman** » 14 Dec 2012, 18:53

anyone missing an 03 xc90?

forumoto · Post by **forumoto** » 14 Dec 2012, 21:44

how is it done, someone post something positive here . and stop beating around the bush

Post by **precopster** » 15 Dec 2012, 00:28

Are you trying to save money or just trying to do it yourself?

If you're trying to save money, take it to a dealer.

The cost of buying licensed Vida software, download tool and all software downloads including temporary downloads to program the new ECU will be around $1,500-$2,000

This attached help file may not help!!

forumoto · Post by **forumoto** » 15 Dec 2012, 16:18

i have a drewtech pass thru device, i can buy subscription and i want to know will this enable me program the ecm

Post by **precopster** » 15 Dec 2012, 16:29

Drewtech website seems to tell it all: http://www.drewtech.com/technician/support/videos.html

I have no experience with the Drewtech device. You'll still need a licensed Vida copy. www.volvotechinfo.com

Most users have Dice which will work the same way.

There's a Volvo part 1 and part II .wmv on this link.

At 0:31 part 2 states it cannot be used for diagnostic controls I would just use a Chinese Dice and licensed software