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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / August 2006

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Programming used remote

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Rafal B. [R1] - 07 Jul 2006 21:12 GMT
I've bought used remote for my C70 1999. The remote has exact serial number
that I need.
I've went to my dealer and he said that he won't program it, because I need
a brand new remote, that has never been programmed. From used one it's not
possible to get the PIN code or something. How do I get one?

What can I do now?
New one costs fortune and programming costs the same.

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Rafal B. [R1]
r1@REMOVEneostradaTHIS.pl

Peter K L Milnes - 08 Jul 2006 00:41 GMT
You do not programme with the fob (remote). You align the fob to the car
using the prescribed method. Ensuring that the alarm is off the ignition is
turned on & off five times leaving it on after the fifth. Then press the
button on the fob and then turn the ignition off. The fob should now operate
both alarm and central locking as normal. Programming of the alarm is done
as described in the manual for the alarm system (VolvoGuard).

All the best, Peter.

700/900/90 Register Keeper,
Volvo Owners Club (UK).

> I've bought used remote for my C70 1999. The remote has exact serial
> number that I need.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> What can I do now?
> New one costs fortune and programming costs the same.
Glenn - 08 Jul 2006 03:48 GMT
> You do not programme with the fob (remote). You align the fob to the car
> using the prescribed method. Ensuring that the alarm is off the ignition is
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>> What can I do now?
>> New one costs fortune and programming costs the same.

1999 needed a pin code which is entered to program the remote as for not
being able to program a used remote unless the remote is faulty it will
be able to be programed for the car
Glenn

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  "*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

Peter K L Milnes - 09 Jul 2006 02:11 GMT
Thanks for the elucidation old pal. I thought there might be some difference
after I'd sent the message.

All the best, Peter.

700/900/90 Register Keeper,
Volvo Owners Club (UK).

>> You do not programme with the fob (remote). You align the fob to the car
>> using the prescribed method. Ensuring that the alarm is off the ignition
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> able to be programed for the car
> Glenn
Rafal B. [R1] - 10 Jul 2006 17:50 GMT
> 1999 needed a pin code which is entered to program the remote as for not
> being able to program a used remote unless the remote is faulty it will be
> able to be programed for the car

But how can I get the pin code if the ebay seller doesn't supply it?
Is there any chance?
Glenn - 11 Jul 2006 00:41 GMT
>> 1999 needed a pin code which is entered to program the remote as for not
>> being able to program a used remote unless the remote is faulty it will be
>> able to be programed for the car
>
> But how can I get the pin code if the ebay seller doesn't supply it?
> Is there any chance?

You have to have the dealer program the remote for you as the dealer is
the only place that has access to the web site that Volvo has set up
even if I could get you the pin codes you still have to have the remote
programed wish I could be of more help
Glenn

Signature

  "*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

Mike F - 11 Jul 2006 13:01 GMT
> You have to have the dealer program the remote for you as the dealer is
> the only place that has access to the web site that Volvo has set up
> even if I could get you the pin codes you still have to have the remote
> programed wish I could be of more help
> Glenn

To clarify:  The pin code is for the car, not the remote.  This code is
needed along with an electronic tool to program the car to recognize the
new remote.

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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
(But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)

Rafal B. [R1] - 11 Jul 2006 16:22 GMT
> To clarify:  The pin code is for the car, not the remote.  This code is
> needed along with an electronic tool to program the car to recognize the
> new remote.

But the dealer says he needs this pin for the pilot and then he could
program the car. He said I should get it with the remote if it's new. He
enters the pin in his computer to recognize right remote I think.

So do I need it or not?

If so, then how can I get it out from it?
Glenn - 13 Jul 2006 03:39 GMT
>> To clarify:  The pin code is for the car, not the remote.  This code is
>> needed along with an electronic tool to program the car to recognize the
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> If so, then how can I get it out from it?

Find another Dealer who knows what is going on. Post the vin # & I will
get the pin codes & post them for you
Glenn

Signature

  "*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

Rafal B. [R1] - 17 Jul 2006 13:58 GMT
>> Find another Dealer who knows what is going on. Post the vin # & I will
> get the pin codes & post them for you

My VIN # is YV1NK56C2XJ011555
My dealer told me that I should get a remote with #9184784. Could You
checkis that possible that I'd program remote with #9184786, becouse I've
foune this one brand new.

Regards
Rafal
R1@neostrada.pl
Glenn - 18 Jul 2006 02:25 GMT
>>> Find another Dealer who knows what is going on. Post the vin # & I will
>> get the pin codes & post them for you
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Rafal
> R1@neostrada.pl

Will get the information @ work & post back with the codes if you have a
fax # let me know I can fax the information to you on Wednesday
Glenn

Signature

  "*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

Rafal B. [R1] - 18 Jul 2006 14:17 GMT
> Will get the information @ work & post back with the codes if you have a
> fax # let me know I can fax the information to you on Wednesday

I have fax # but I prefer if you'd send me an email.
If you prefer to sand me a fax than my fax # is +48612865163
My email is on the previous post.

THX!

Regards,
Rafal
Glenn - 19 Jul 2006 00:58 GMT
>> Will get the information @ work & post back with the codes if you have a
>> fax # let me know I can fax the information to you on Wednesday
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Regards,
> Rafal

Tried to run today but the VIN # is incorrect please recheck if possible
get it off the dashboard or the sticker on the door
Glenn

Signature

  "*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

Rafal B. [R1] - 31 Jul 2006 10:41 GMT
> Tried to run today but the VIN # is incorrect please recheck if possible
> get it off the dashboard or the sticker on the door

I'm sorry it took me so long but I was on vacation. The VIN number I've gave
you is correct for sure.

Again, the number is YV1NK56C2XJ011555

Regards,

Rafal
Rafal B. [R1] - 01 Aug 2006 13:58 GMT
> Tried to run today but the VIN # is incorrect please recheck if possible
> get it off the dashboard or the sticker on the door

I've checked by my self In Volvo Vadis program and to my it looks like the
remote # 9184786 (I've found one brand new on ebay) is an old number for
9184784. In Vadis it's written:
>> 9184784 (EUROPE)
>> 9184784 (GB) MARKED "G"
(9184786)
My dealer says that in ( ) are shown the old numbers, so it should fit to my
car.
Do you think it would work for my car? The 9184786 one.
paperclip - 17 Jul 2006 15:58 GMT
> > You do not programme with the fob (remote). You align the fob to the car
> > using the prescribed method. Ensuring that the alarm is off the ignition is
> > turned on & off five times leaving it on after the fifth. Then press the
> > button on the fob and then turn the ignition off. The fob should now operate
> > both alarm and central locking as normal. Programming of the alarm is done
> > as described in the manual for the alarm system (VolvoGuard).

--8<-- snip --8<--

> 1999 needed a pin code which is entered to program the remote as for not
> being able to program a used remote unless the remote is faulty it will
> be able to be programed for the car
> Glenn

Would this also be the case for a 1998 V70?  There seem to be a fair
number of remotes for this vehicle on ebay at any given time.  I might
just pick up a spare if it's simple to reprogram the car to the remote.

I'm assuming most of the newer cars are reprogramamble using the five
times ignition method, however it's not clear to me if you could get
two used (unmatched) remotes to work with one car.  Is that possible?

Thanks,
Joe
Rafal B. [R1] - 17 Jul 2006 16:11 GMT
> Would this also be the case for a 1998 V70?
Yes, it has the same remote as mine so you have to go to a dealer.

> There seem to be a fair
> number of remotes for this vehicle on ebay at any given time.  I might
> just pick up a spare if it's simple to reprogram the car to the remote.
> I'm assuming most of the newer cars are reprogramamble using the five
> times ignition method,

You assume wrong. the newer ones are reprogramable only by the dealer. The
old ones could be reprogramed by ignition method.
paperclip - 18 Jul 2006 04:36 GMT
> > I'm assuming most of the newer cars are reprogramamble using the five
> > times ignition method,
>
> You assume wrong. the newer ones are reprogramable only by the dealer. The
> old ones could be reprogramed by ignition method.

I'm confused, which years can use the ignition method?  I guess I
assumed (incorrectly) that there weren't many models with remotes prior
to '98.  My '91 240 certainly didn't have one.

Joe
Rafal B. [R1] - 18 Jul 2006 14:10 GMT
IMHO those where the last models programmed by ignition.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-2-BUTTON-REMOTE-FOB_W0QQitemZ140008770848QQihZ004QQc
ategoryZ10432QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Those ones and newer needs to be programmed by dealer.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-V70-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ120009175605QQihZ002QQcategoryZ1
0432QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 
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