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Adding/programming new Key Fob Remote 1998

posted by  Daryl S. on  Wed Aug 7 09:54 CST 2002
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I have a 1998 V70. Recently a person where I work gave me her spare key fob remote from her just-sold 1998 V70. It looks identical to my key fob so I assume it's compatible with my car.

2 questions:

1) I'm assuming the car is programmed to accept the electronic code from the key fob, not the other way around (key fob reprogrammed to match a code for the car). Does anyone know if there's a limit to how many key fobs can be programmed for an individual car? I still have the original two remotes it came with plus this one will make three.

2) What is the procedure to reprogram the car to accept a new key fob?

I spoke to my local dealer, he said reprogramming was done through a combination of turning the ignition key and pushing the buttons on the remote to reprogram it. He wasn't interested in telling me exactly HOW to do it though for $80 he's be happy to do it for me!

Thanks in advance for all the replies!

Cheers,
Daryl







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    Adding/programming new Key Fob Remote 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be bill on  Wed Aug 7 14:56 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Your car will accept 3 remotes. Unfortunately, the Volvo scan tool and a PIN code are required to program 98 model year remotes. Yhe pin code is accessed by the dealer on the volvo database, the scan tool is conected to the diagnostic link, lock/alarm system accessed, pin code entered, then push button on remote. This procedure is for 98's only. 93-97 can be programmed by anyone with a thumb and forefinger. 99 and newer require software download.







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