[Free Solution] 1993 Volvo 240 not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Pandaexpress
Member since January 2023 • 123 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 1993 Volvo 240 for programming keys?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 918 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Volvo 240. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Zerogravity
Member • 70 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1993 Volvo 240. Huge thanks!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 42 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1993 Volvo 240 this hard?!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 139 posts

Using this on my 1993 Volvo 240 now. Hope it works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 42 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1993 Volvo 240 owner.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 7 posts

Same issue here with my 1993 Volvo 240, let me know if it works.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 76 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1993 Volvo 240.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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