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Newbie needs radio code for a 1998 S 70

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rockingchairmotors
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Year and Model: 1998 s 70
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Newbie needs radio code for a 1998 S 70

Post by rockingchairmotors »

Hello all

Just picked up a 1998 S 70 sedan and I need the radio code. Can someone help me? Not sure if I can post a picture so here are the numbers:


816

3533771-1


VO8170 V2679196C


If anyone could please help me I would appreciate it.

Jeff

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Post by abscate »

Jim used. To do this for people until reading comprehension failed and people couldn’t follow the simple instructions he posted and turned the service into a 10 email excursion.

Dear Jim, can you send me my radio code? My Volvo is white and my license plate is 850MARK

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Post by Ozark Lee »

Look around on the case for a 4 digit number written with a sharpie. About 90% of them will have the code written on them somewhere. Barring that, the guys at the parts counter at your nearest dealer will get it for you. To make it easy for them I just carry the radio in and set it on the counter.

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Post by rockingchairmotors »

Pulled the radio out. No code written on it. I will take to dealer, just thought someone on the forum might be able to help.
Thank You both for the responses.

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Post by June »

I have also had various salesmen write the code in my owner's manual pre delivery on every car i can remember except my current car. So look in the manuals for a code written in. June
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Post by wizechatmgr »

I used the VIN and put it on the Volvo website, it emailed me two hours if that later.

https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/webforms/RadioCode
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