General: - V70tdi P1 key replacement?

willi · Jun 3rd, 2013, 20:08

Hi Guy's,

Can a V70 P1 ignition key be obtained at a reasonable price please??

Is a blank available which then has to be cut??

Thanks...

MikeS100 · Jun 3rd, 2013, 20:49

Getting the key cut is not the issue, a lot of key cutting places will be able to supply a key that unlocks the car and will turn in the ignition, the tricky bit is buying a compatible blank for the immobiliser in the first place and then getting it linked in with the car. I think it works out at about £150 for a new key cut and coded from Volvo. I guess you might be able to buy a lock kit and the immobiliser bits from a breakers and change everything on the car. I'm not sure if that's possible and even if it is it would be a lot of work!

I keep meaning to contact an auto locksmith as someone might have the kit to do it but I've never got round to it. If you find a cheaper solution let me know as I would be interested too!

iamawookie · Jun 4th, 2013, 22:18

I bought a key from Rufe - £36.80, coded at a locally by Volvo £35, then cut locally for £10. Not that pricey really.

MikeS100 · Jun 4th, 2013, 23:42

That's not bad, better than I thought.

Luxobarge · Jun 5th, 2013, 12:51

I got a key supplied, cut AND coded from Timpsons for £35 - they can't code all keys, but they did mine no problem (1997 V70) so worth asking them.

MikeS100 · Jun 5th, 2013, 18:26

I asked them for the C70 and they couldn't do it, I will have to try them for the V70, I never occured to me it might be different

willi · Jun 7th, 2013, 20:16

Thanks guy's, looks like I have a few options to try then..
Excuse my ignorance, "Timpsons" is that a main dealer? or an alternative key cutting place??

catflem · Jun 7th, 2013, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by willi

Thanks guy's, looks like I have a few options to try then..
Excuse my ignorance, "Timpsons" is that a main dealer? or an alternative key cutting place??

High St Key Cutters

I note they were able to do a 97 tdi, but in my case they weren't able to do a 98 tdi - I believe it depends on the chip in the key.

http://www.timpson.co.uk/locate

willi · Jun 7th, 2013, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by catflem

High St Key Cutters

I note they were able to do a 97 tdi, but in my case they weren't able to do a 98 tdi - I believe it depends on the chip in the key.

http://www.timpson.co.uk/locate

Ok thanks,

I will give them a whirl and see what happens..

Jack Spaniel · Jun 8th, 2013, 08:24

£150 for a new key is a bargain. I have a similar problem with my Rav and the local Toyota dealer wants £270.

Jun 3rd, 2013, 20:08	#1
willi Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weymouth	V70tdi P1 key replacement? Hi Guy's, Can a V70 P1 ignition key be obtained at a reasonable price please?? Is a blank available which then has to be cut?? Thanks... __________________

Jun 3rd, 2013, 20:49	#2
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Getting the key cut is not the issue, a lot of key cutting places will be able to supply a key that unlocks the car and will turn in the ignition, the tricky bit is buying a compatible blank for the immobiliser in the first place and then getting it linked in with the car. I think it works out at about £150 for a new key cut and coded from Volvo. I guess you might be able to buy a lock kit and the immobiliser bits from a breakers and change everything on the car. I'm not sure if that's possible and even if it is it would be a lot of work! I keep meaning to contact an auto locksmith as someone might have the kit to do it but I've never got round to it. If you find a cheaper solution let me know as I would be interested too! __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Jun 4th, 2013, 22:18	#3
iamawookie Potato! Last Online: May 25th, 2024 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich	I bought a key from Rufe - £36.80, coded at a locally by Volvo £35, then cut locally for £10. Not that pricey really. __________________ Scoot Gone, but not forgotten - S40 T4, C70 T5, S60 T5, V70 T5 '97 Currently - S40 T5 '04 & V70 T5 (Phase 2.5)

Jun 4th, 2013, 23:42	#4
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	That's not bad, better than I thought. __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Jun 5th, 2013, 12:51	#5
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:16 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	I got a key supplied, cut AND coded from Timpsons for £35 - they can't code all keys, but they did mine no problem (1997 V70) so worth asking them. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jun 5th, 2013, 18:26	#6
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	I asked them for the C70 and they couldn't do it, I will have to try them for the V70, I never occured to me it might be different __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Jun 7th, 2013, 20:16	#7
willi Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weymouth	Thanks guy's, looks like I have a few options to try then.. Excuse my ignorance, "Timpsons" is that a main dealer? or an alternative key cutting place?? __________________

Jun 8th, 2013, 08:24	#10
Jack Spaniel Senior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2017 19:13 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portsmouth	£150 for a new key is a bargain. I have a similar problem with my Rav and the local Toyota dealer wants £270. __________________ Previous Cars 1 x 1999 V70 2.0 10v 3 x 245 1 x 244

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