Ignition key programing in Boise

sparky65 · Post by **sparky65** » 26 Jan 2016, 19:42

If anyone in the Boise, ID area needs to have Volvo ignition keys programmed, there is a local locksmith that can do it. Advanced Lock&Key 208-891-8950. They programmed 2 for my 01V70XC this afternoon, only took about 15 minutes.

Post by **precopster** » 26 Jan 2016, 23:32

Great info. What did you provide to them? Existing working keys or did you need to leave the vehicle with them?

Is this a walk-in service by copying your existing key?

sparky65 · Post by **sparky65** » 27 Jan 2016, 07:27

precopster wrote:Great info. What did you provide to them? Existing working keys or did you need to leave the vehicle with them?

Is this a walk-in service by copying your existing key?

They had new blank keys that they cut using my old key, then hooked up VIDA DiCE to the car. The new keys went into the ignition one after the other, and were added to the registry. I went in to them last week hoping that they could just cut some door only keys for me, knowing that there was no way that they could program the car for new chipped keys. I mentioned this and was told that they had VIDA DiCE on the way and that they would be able to program the keys by this week. I was skeptical, but volunteered to be the test subject. I'm glad that I now have more than one ignition key.

sparky65 · Post by **sparky65** » 27 Jan 2016, 07:30

Yes, totally walk-in. Took about 5 minutes to cut the keys and 15 minutes to program them.

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 29 Jan 2016, 01:09

I assume it was better than the dealer - but what did they charge you for the keys and what for the programming?

sparky65 · Post by **sparky65** » 29 Jan 2016, 07:31

Ringo wrote:I assume it was better than the dealer - but what did they charge you for the keys and what for the programming?

Not sure what they will charge, give them a call for prices. They said that they will beat the local dealer rate of 275.00 per key, plus a discount if you get more than just one made. I got a super great deal for being the first test subject.