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2001 V70 Missing Key

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Beirut
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Joined: 8 April 2014
Year and Model: 2001 V70
Location: San Antonio

2001 V70 Missing Key

Post by Beirut »

I recently bought a 2001 V70 XC but the guy I bought it from had only one key and no key fob. I've called the local Volvo dealer to replace the key and get a key fob and was pretty floored by the expense. As I recall, the key was $66, + $40-something for the software to program it, plus $200 for the fob + an hour or a half or more labor. That's something like $450 for a key and a clicker.
Hell, my first Volvo cost me less than half of that!
I'm about ready to dismiss the idea of a key fob, but $200 or more dollars just for a key? Are there no alternative to this?
Thanks.

JRL
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Post by JRL »

You can buy the blanks from http://www.tascaparts.com and save a bunch, but you're still stuck with labor and buying software for each piece you buy and want to mate to the car, (dealer only).

Also, Volvo in their infinite wisdom has raised their prices on software!!
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

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