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1999 XC Replacement Key costs is excessive V70-XC70

posted by  goldenwebgeek on  Mon Dec 1 05:35 CST 2008
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Hi Everyone!


You all have given me such great advise in thee past. I hope you can help me this time.

I sold my 1999 Volvo Cross Country AWD to my dad. I had purchased it used so I only had one key. My dad can't live with just one key. He does not care about the remote.

I called the local Volvo dealership and they wanted around $140!!! $60 for the key and ~$80 for the programming. WHAT???!!! I called the indy Volvo mechanic he said basically the same thing. It's supposed to be due to the transponder and the need to program the car to the new key.

So, my head is spinning 'cause my dad is not going to be happy with the price!!!

I read several key replacement posts which were dated 2003. Those posts did not have what I wanted to hear!

Are there any new alternatives to the dealership? Has anyone gotten a replacement key at a dealership for a better price?

Thank you in Advance!


Thank you!
Robin








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    1999 XC Replacement Key costs is excessive V70-XC70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Art on  Mon Dec 1 09:41 CST 2008 [RELATED]


    Two comments on the key question:
    1. Our 2003 XC and 2004 V70, each came with three (3) keys. Two with all the remote features and one key (no remote features), which I believe they call a valet key. The plain key locks and starts the car. I do not know if the 99 volvo has just a "valet key" you can buy???? Maybe the handbook would answer the question.
    Art








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    1999 XC Replacement Key costs is excessive V70-XC70

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Dec 1 07:30 CST 2008
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    Ask you Dad how many keys he has lost/broken in the last 5 years. His 1 key works and he should learn to live with it. Or pay $140. Or, over 200 with one key and new remote.

    The car and key will need reprogramming, you cannot buy working keys on the WWW.

    Klaus
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