V60. Start fob reprogram?

olddaddy · Post by **olddaddy** » 01 Jul 2016, 16:22

We bought a 2015 V60 today, first newish car in over 20 years. So, we probably need a class on all the high tech stuff, including the start fob. The car came with only one and we would like two. Volvo wants around $410 locally for one. Can we buy a used one, like from another car and have it reprogrammed to our car? Or is there a cheaper way to get one instead of the Volvo dealer?

olddaddy · Post by **olddaddy** » 06 Jul 2016, 13:18

I found a seller on EBay with a matching fob for my V60 for $54, guaranteed to program. I guess that is a better deal assuming Vovlo will program it.

configsys · Post by **configsys** » 07 Jul 2016, 09:58

If you're willing to risk it but all the ones I see on eBay are used and will not work. Either way the dealer will still have to program it for you.

olddaddy · Post by **olddaddy** » 07 Jul 2016, 14:32

The ones I am looking at are oem Volvo. I wouldn't buy a used one unless someone could tell me for sure Volvo would reprogram it.

configsys · Post by **configsys** » 08 Jul 2016, 12:42

Please let us know the outcome.

Post by **doublebug** » 09 Jul 2016, 02:05

no way for the used one. Only new can be programmed to the car.

olddaddy · Post by **olddaddy** » 09 Jul 2016, 17:52

Will do, new is the one I will buy, let you know on the reprogram. Thanks!

olddaddy · Post by **olddaddy** » 05 Aug 2016, 20:41

So, I bought an OEM Volvo fob off EBay for $56 and my local Volvo dealer programmed it to my car for $160. They were hesitant, but it was a Volvo part and they did the programming. It works fine and all is well for now. Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.