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remote key program mode?? 850 1996

Have been scouring the archives for info on programming a used remote key fob that i just got off of ebay. I believe it is the correct unit for my y/m/m -'96 855T, but I still need to confirm by checking the unit behind the glove box.
What's puzzling is that after I do the procedure to activate the car's program mode (off and on 5 times, leave on 5th time, etc.)the car isn't going into program mode. the red light on the dash does not start blinking at all. is there something i'm missing here, or is my 850 one of the ones that i have to take to the dealership to program? thanks,

sk

98 saab 900SE conv.
96 volvo 855T PlatEd
90 vw vanagon carat
77 saab 99 ems








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    remote key program mode?? 850 1996

    Your car might actually be a '97 (built in the later part of '96...hmm, plat. Ed.) although you think it's a '96. The only way around it is no way around it...have to use a Volvo Scan tool ($thousands to buy), so take it to the dealer, tell them that the remote you had with your car stopped working and you replaced the battery but it still doesn't work...have them program it for about $25 like I did for my remote I got off of eBay. Don't dare tell them you bought it off of eBay...they'are bound to sqeeze all the $$ out of you that they can if you do. They'll have to have your car's PIN number, but they can get that from your VIN (just make sure you find out what your PIN is from them in case you have the opportunity/have to program one of these yourself some day and have access to a VST). You'll have to take all your FOB's in because it's not the FOB being programmed to the vehicle with our cars, but the car being programmed to the VOB's and changing one will delete the others....the car has to be programmed to each VOB at the same time(up to 3), if that makes any sense.
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon








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    remote key program mode?? 850 1996

    It worked well on my 94. Is your FOB battery good? I do not remember any lights doing anything. Just held the lock button and it worked.

    dick







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