Programming keys

BUICK/VOLVO

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2010 VOLVO XC90
3.2L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
79,000 MILES

I have three keys, one works for everything, one opens car locks but do not turn engine on the third one does not do anything. Call the Volvo dealer and they want to sell me a complete key, too expensive! Do you know of a place where I can send the keys to be programmed. Or if reprogram the ECM will do it.

Thank you. Manuel.

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KEN L

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Here are the key reprogramming instructions

Ignition key/Remote control, adding/replacing/erasing

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Ignition key/Remote control, adding/replacing/erasing

Caution! When replacing an ignition key or remote control, the new unit must be programmed. Both software and the code on the packaging are required to add a new remote control. Only the software is required to erase a remote control. Only the software is required to add an ignition key.

Ignition key programming/erasing
Order the software. See 8691258.

Remote control programming/erasing
Order the software. See 8691259.

Finishing
Check the function after programming an ignition key or remote control.

Model year 2004

Note! Year 2004 sees the introduction of an ignition key which is integrated with the remote control.

Removing keys from the remote control

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Ignition key/Remote control, adding/replacing/erasing

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Ignition key/Remote control, adding/replacing/erasing

Caution! When replacing an ignition key or remote control, the new unit must be programmed. Both software and the code on the packaging are required to add a new remote control. Only the software is required to erase a remote control. Only the software is required to add an ignition key.

Ignition key programming/erasing
Order the software. See 8691258.

Remote control programming/erasing
Order the software. See 8691259.

Finishing
Check the function after programming an ignition key or remote control.

Model year 2004

Note! Year 2004 sees the introduction of an ignition key which is integrated with the remote control.

Removing keys from the remote control

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Fold out the key and remove the battery cover.

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Remove the screw and separate the unit.

Installing keys in the remote control

Install
- the key.

Note! Always use a new screw when installing.

- the screw
- the cover.

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