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Programming remote for 98 S 70 S70 1998

posted by  dick on  Tue Feb 28 03:08 CST 2006
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Is this a dealer only type thing or can one do it? Son needs a new one and the old man is in charge of finding out. Appreciate the help---

dick








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    Programming remote for 98 S 70 S70 1998

    posted by  soverdi on  Wed Mar 1 12:24 CST 2006
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    You can't do it yourself on a '98. Dealers are expensive, so I had mine done by a Volvo specialist shop. If you have one you go to regularly, they might even do it for free. Otherwise, maybe $20. But I got my extra remote from Ebay.








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    1998? S70 1998

    posted by  bill d cat on  Tue Feb 28 15:23 CST 2006
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    1998s need the dealer to dive into the car's electronics and key the car to the remote.

    Helpful hint: the cheap plastic loops on the remotes break after you drop 'em on your concrete driveway for the 99th time.

    Just buy a new remote on e-bay and swap the insides. I've done it on both of mine. Keep the new innards in your "box o' parts" in case it actually does fail electronically.

    -BTC

    '98 V70 T5 5-speed, 167k mi, front IPD stabilizer bar, rear factory HD bar, Bilstein HD, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, e-codes, V-1, Mobil-1 since new

    "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools." -- Douglas Noel Adams (1952-2001)








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    Programming remote for 98 S 70 S70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Feb 28 04:27 CST 2006
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    As far as my dealer can be trusted, only he can program the remotes on the 1998. And he is not cheap! He also didn't like it if I would buy a new remote on Ebay!
    Ask you local dealer what he charges to program one, and then what he charges for a new one and if programming is included in the price.
    Shop carefully,

    Klaus
    PS I hate rusty cables!
    --
    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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    Programming remote for 98 S 70 S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be sevenvolvos on  Tue Feb 28 04:18 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    Dick:
    Anyone can do it once you have the procedure.
    Procedure may be in the book.
    If you are trying to program a second one, remember that the procedure requires you to program ALL of them one after another. If you just do the "new" one it will replace the first one which will then no longer work.
    My local dealer quoted $35!
    I did it myself, after realizing the situation above.
    If you cannot find procedure, post again.

    -- S'V'







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      Programming remote for 98 S 70 S70 1998

      posted by  MadeInJapan on  Tue Feb 28 15:11 CST 2006
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      You can't do it yourself on a '98. I tried and checked and checked everywhere...ended up being a dealer item by way of VADIS usage and OBD-II port. Not a DIY item on a '98.
      --
      1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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        Programming remote for 98 S 70 S70 1998

        posted by  Nyne on  Thu Mar 2 08:51 CST 2006
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        You have to take it to the dealer. I just had mine done last year. I bought two perfect condition ones from eBay and had the dealer program them. They originally told me less than $50, then when I got there they wanted over $100. After some sweet talk they realized it's only a 20 minute job, so they charge 1/2 hour labor.







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