Keys & Fobs - 1998 V70

[CosmicBike]

Originally Posted by rudi dudi

So would swapping ignition barrels and the immobiliser components from car to car work.
Also worth noting the 99 and 2000 my cars had a rolling code for the immobiliser
Pre 99 cars didn't.
So would a 98 set up work in a 2000 my etc?

I was thinking the same thing, since you can pick them up, but they would have to be a matched car set, not quite so easy to find.

If my local Volvo dealer can cut and program a key I'm happy with that, the alarm/central door locking fob etc can wait.

[CosmicBike]

Originally Posted by bob12

Spot on with rolling code.

I think so, even on early 98 cars from what I've found, which is why it's a Volvo job, as opposed to Timpsons and the like.

[DaveNP]

Originally Posted by CosmicBike

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The immobiliser is a programmed ring attached to the ignition barrel and is triggered by the chipped key.

The former would seem to be interchangeable from car to car, provided they have fobs, whilst the latter is a Volvo dealer affair.

I guess I'm off to Volvo.

The ring attached to the ignition barrel is just the antenna for the immobiliser, (you can change the ring easily as it's not programmed) it is wired back to the immobiliser control box.

[CosmicBike]

Originally Posted by DaveNP

The ring attached to the ignition barrel is just the antenna for the immobiliser, (you can change the ring easily as it's not programmed) it is wired back to the immobiliser control box.

Indeed it is, and of course replacing that with a used part, even with keys, would be of no help without the matching box.