I bought a used keyless remote for our 2002 Volvo S80 and was unable to program it. I took it to a dealer and was told I needed a 16-digit PIN to program the remote. The remote did not come with a 16-digit pin and the seller does not have it. Does anyone know a way I can program the remote? Is the 16-digit PIN required for the dealer or anyone else to program the remote?

S 80 and 01 and newer S60 & 70 remotes are packaged with a PIN number at the factory. This specific pin must be entered into VIDA when programing to make the car recognize the remote. The dealer CANNOT obtain this code by any means. The number is not stored in any dealer accessible database. Without the number, the remote is useless. Trying other dealers will be a waste of time. You have 2 choices. Find a used remote that has the pin, or buy new. Then you will still need to pay for software download to enable programming, and yes there is a charge for the software.

I don't know which dealer you took your car to, but the nice folks in St. Louis are usually good about things like that. A 16 digit PIN??? Who could ever memorize that? All of the logic for your FOB is stored in your computer and it has to be told of the new FOB.
Sounds to me like the dealer just wants to sell you a new FOB too! Call some other dealers around the country and see what they say. Then call VolvoUSA.

Klaus
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(V♂LV♂s 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)

Thanks for your help...I thought a 16-digit pin was bogus...I'll try some other dealers...PS...This was a dealer in St. Louis.