New keys?!

WSN · Jun 28th, 2011, 08:12

Hello all, I have just bought a beautiful xc70, but the keys are both broken where the key ring attaches... Are replacements very expensive and do I have to get them from Volvo ? Or does anyone have an idea that would solve the problem without buying new?

Rick Barton · Jun 28th, 2011, 08:34

Replacements are about £74; coding them to the car costs about £40. I don't know if key outer cases are available. Hope this helps.

WSN · Jun 28th, 2011, 08:52

Wow! That's a lot! I think I'll try to find a way of drilling / creating a hole for a key ring, the actual keys work fine....

Rick Barton · Jun 29th, 2011, 15:47

Further thoughts on the above - my keys are for a 'keyless entry/ignition' system. I don't know if the non-keyless (excuse the double negative!) version is the same cost. Secondly, on my keys, the loop for the key ring (actually more like a slot for the key ring) is in the metal key blade, which I think is available separate from the rest of the key.

WSN · Jun 29th, 2011, 23:30

Hmm, that's interesting... I obviously have a lot to learn about volvo keys! I'll also have another lookmat the key and see if I'm missing a place where the key ring could go. I don't think I am though, it's pretty obvious someone has broken the plastic and tried to repair it with resin or some sort where I think the keyring slot / loop ought to go.

Rick Barton · Jun 29th, 2011, 23:35

I'll send you a picture of mine if you like so that you can see what I'm talking about!

P.S. You're welcome!

(picture of my key, that is!)

WSN · Jul 4th, 2011, 22:56

Hi Richard

I have only just logged back onto the forum so didn't see your last post. Thanks, a picture of the keys would be useful.
I have actually managed to bodge a repair which has allowed me to attach a keyring now so there's no emergency but I will still look our for something more robust.

Ryangordon86 · Sep 7th, 2011, 21:58

I can get you a key for £50 if you'd like a blank one

Jun 28th, 2011, 08:12	#1
WSN New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2013 23:33 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Huddersfield	New keys?! Hello all, I have just bought a beautiful xc70, but the keys are both broken where the key ring attaches... Are replacements very expensive and do I have to get them from Volvo ? Or does anyone have an idea that would solve the problem without buying new?

Jun 28th, 2011, 08:34	#2
Rick Barton Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2020 21:28 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	Replacements are about £74; coding them to the car costs about £40. I don't know if key outer cases are available. Hope this helps. __________________ 2012 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic Polestar

Jun 28th, 2011, 08:52	#3
WSN New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2013 23:33 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Huddersfield	Thank you, that's pricey! Wow! That's a lot! I think I'll try to find a way of drilling / creating a hole for a key ring, the actual keys work fine....

Jun 29th, 2011, 15:47	#4
Rick Barton Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2020 21:28 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	Further thoughts on the above - my keys are for a 'keyless entry/ignition' system. I don't know if the non-keyless (excuse the double negative!) version is the same cost. Secondly, on my keys, the loop for the key ring (actually more like a slot for the key ring) is in the metal key blade, which I think is available separate from the rest of the key. __________________ 2012 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic Polestar

Jun 29th, 2011, 23:30	#5
WSN New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2013 23:33 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Huddersfield	Thanks again Richard Hmm, that's interesting... I obviously have a lot to learn about volvo keys! I'll also have another lookmat the key and see if I'm missing a place where the key ring could go. I don't think I am though, it's pretty obvious someone has broken the plastic and tried to repair it with resin or some sort where I think the keyring slot / loop ought to go.

Jun 29th, 2011, 23:35	#6
Rick Barton Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2020 21:28 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	I'll send you a picture of mine if you like so that you can see what I'm talking about! P.S. You're welcome! (picture of my key, that is!) __________________ 2012 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic Polestar Last edited by Rick Barton; Jun 29th, 2011 at 23:37. Reason: Decency

Jul 4th, 2011, 22:56	#7
WSN New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2013 23:33 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Huddersfield	Thanks again Hi Richard I have only just logged back onto the forum so didn't see your last post. Thanks, a picture of the keys would be useful. I have actually managed to bodge a repair which has allowed me to attach a keyring now so there's no emergency but I will still look our for something more robust.

Sep 7th, 2011, 21:58	#8
Ryangordon86 Discount Volvo Parts Last Online: Oct 19th, 2011 08:00 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edinburgh	I can get you a key for £50 if you'd like a blank one

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