Need key for 2004 S60 2.5T

Post by **jonesg** » 03 Dec 2025, 07:51

cn90 wrote: ↑02 Dec 2025, 18:50 Cutting the key is not the issue.
The issue is programming.

PS: go to any local used car dealers, they usually know a local guy that can cut and program keys for Toyota, Honda etc. Euro cars are another issue for these Indy key maker...

The volvo parts guy said I could remove the transducer from the fob, leave it inside the ignition surround shell.

Post by **DavidE7** » 04 Dec 2025, 21:14

br0dy519 wrote: ↑02 Dec 2025, 08:08
DavidE7 wrote: ↑01 Dec 2025, 21:23 I have found two shops in the Detroit area that have the machine. It is $45 each at the nearby shop and $40 at a shop in Dearborn close to Ford's headquarters.
Can you share the names of the shops? PM if necessary..

Big D Lock City
2448 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072
248-398-2030
https://www.bigdlockcity.com/

A & B Locksmiths
5858 Pelham Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
313-563-3800

I recommend the second one - neither provides a guarantee for the cutting so bring your car and verify the key works. I haven't had a key fail from either location.

Post by **DavidE7** » 07 Dec 2025, 19:50

br0dy519 wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 08:22 any time you're at dealer request service 2.0 to update all modules in the car.

Can you explain this a little more? Is there a Volvo part number for service 2.0? I need to get updated transmission software for my 2004 XC70 and it was ~$400 last time I got the same transmission update on a 2001 V70.

Post by **br0dy519** » 08 Dec 2025, 13:45

DavidE7 wrote: ↑07 Dec 2025, 19:50
br0dy519 wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 08:22 any time you're at dealer request service 2.0 to update all modules in the car.
Can you explain this a little more? Is there a Volvo part number for service 2.0? I need to get updated transmission software for my 2004 XC70 and it was ~$400 last time I got the same transmission update on a 2001 V70.

Think you're getting screwed... the dealer is required to provide software updates free of charge with any other scheduled service at the dealership per their Service 2.0 commitment. I only received mine when I brought my car in for a corporate level "recall" repair (seat heater fire.. long story) but I'm thinking you can book an oil change and receive it. At least on all critical modules like TCM, ECM, etc. My TCM and leak detection pump software were updated. More detail : https://www.volvocars.com/sg/l/service-2-0/

Post by **br0dy519** » 12 Dec 2025, 13:16

Hey gurus,

If you only have a valet key, can you harvest the transponder out of it and "create" a full functioning fob ? Like- can they also cut it to be a fully functional key without the valet restrictions, and if I were to create the fob, I imagine I would have to find a "donor" fob.

Post by **DavidE7** » 13 Dec 2025, 15:14

The groove that goes along the length of the key blade would need to be cut from a V shaped groove for the valet key to a square shaped groove for the regular key. A Dremel tool with a cutting disk may be able to widen the narrow V groove into a flat bottom groove.

This ebay item looks like it has a regular cut groove instead of the smaller Valet key groove:
https://ebay.us/m/j6Im2h

Post by **MoVolvos** » 14 Dec 2025, 01:39

jonesg wrote: ↑02 Dec 2025, 18:03
cn90 wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 09:57 Does anyone know if Volvo offers a full-service key w/o remote?
yeh, the volvo dealership on Rt.1 Norwood MA quoted me $90 to cut a new blade. No remote. 7 yrs ago.

I also came across a chinese service that cuts new blade from a photo, it was stupid cheap, like $8, I haven't been able to find it again.

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$8.99 Cutting
$15 Shipping
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BLADE CUT by PHOTO Car Key Case For Volvo XC70 XC90 V50 V70 S60 S80 C30 S40
https://www.ebay.com/itm/235812906462?f ... R4CQ4r7jZg
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Post by **cn90** » 14 Dec 2025, 15:51

Re: Valet vs Full Service keys, it is more than that, search YouTube so you can see but:
- Square vs "V" grooves
- Key profile, the way it is cut, is different too.

Need key for 2004 S60 2.5T

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