Get Key Made For Volvo 1998 v70

Post by **MrAl** » 13 Jun 2022, 17:30

Hello there

What is the easiest way to have a new key made for the Volvo?
It's just a regular key with no electrical guts. It is cut rather strange though.
Do you think Home Depot would be able to make a new one?

Thanks.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Jun 2022, 19:13

Check if any of your local locksmiths have equipment to do this. We have 2 or 3 here in Calgary who claim to even do fobs for many brands including Volvo. Now I can't say the last is true but I have had Volvo keys cut by one of them with no issues.

Have you checked if the dealer can get one for you cut to your Vin#. Problem with cars this old is the original they cut to is badly worn so that is what the replacement ends up being too. The new one from Volvo will be cut to what it used to be when new.

Good Luck!

Neil.

Post by **erikv11** » 13 Jun 2022, 21:50

Ignore the part about the transponder: viewtopic.php?t=100256

Cheapest solution I have seen in the last several years.

Post by **MrAl** » 14 Jun 2022, 17:33

scot850 wrote: 13 Jun 2022, 19:13 Check if any of your local locksmiths have equipment to do this. We have 2 or 3 here in Calgary who claim to even do fobs for many brands including Volvo. Now I can't say the last is true but I have had Volvo keys cut by one of them with no issues.

Have you checked if the dealer can get one for you cut to your Vin#. Problem with cars this old is the original they cut to is badly worn so that is what the replacement ends up being too. The new one from Volvo will be cut to what it used to be when new.

Good Luck!

Neil.

Oh that's interesting, never used a locksmith yet though wonder how much they charge.
Also wonder hoiw much Volvo charges for a new key cut to the Vin number i guess.
Any idea?

Thanks.

Post by **scot850** » 14 Jun 2022, 19:03

Been a while since I had one cut, but maybe 3 years ago it cost me $15 CDN so maybe $12 US? at a local locksmith. Don't know about the Volvo key these days. Some dealers don't have the key cutting equipment any longer so they come cut.

Call a dealer and make sure the 18 year old on the phone is 100% clear it is a non-chipped basic key that does not need programmed. Neil.

Post by **scot850** » 14 Jun 2022, 19:08

Key part number for blank is : 9447947. From on-line dealer it was about $15 CDN. this is for a 98 car without the key antenna for the chipped key around the ignition tumbler.

Neil.

Post by **MrAl** » 15 Jun 2022, 08:29

scot850 wrote: 14 Jun 2022, 19:08 Key part number for blank is : 9447947. From on-line dealer it was about $15 CDN. this is for a 98 car without the key antenna for the chipped key around the ignition tumbler.

Neil.

Ok thanks i'll check that out.
I saw one website that makes keys and they do it from a photo of the old key. Think it works? Cost is $12 USD.

Post by **erikv11** » 15 Jun 2022, 13:41

MrAl wrote: 15 Jun 2022, 08:29 ...
I saw one website that makes keys and they do it from a photo of the old key. Think it works? Cost is $12 USD.

Look up above in this thread, a couple days ago I posted a link to another MVS user's positive experience with the photo method via an overseas vendor.

Yes, it seems to work well. It is your cheapest and easiest option.

Post by **scot850** » 15 Jun 2022, 14:48

I have never had that done but hey, from what Erik says it is really cheap and if it is just for a spare key then that might be ok.

Downside like I mentioned earlier, is that your 'new' key will be instantly just as worn as the old one!

Neil.

Post by **MrAl** » 17 Jun 2022, 04:32

erikv11 wrote: 15 Jun 2022, 13:41
MrAl wrote: 15 Jun 2022, 08:29 ...
I saw one website that makes keys and they do it from a photo of the old key. Think it works? Cost is $12 USD.
Look up above in this thread, a couple days ago I posted a link to another MVS user's positive experience with the photo method via an overseas vendor.

Yes, it seems to work well. It is your cheapest and easiest option.

Hi,

Oh ok thanks.
it's funny the things being done with the use of pictures these days.