[Recommended Fix] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 1993 Volvo 940?

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Ultrasonic
Member since June 2023 • 56 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1993 Volvo 940 for key programming?

Posted on August 06, 2024
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Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowsub
Member • 41 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1993 Volvo 940?

August 07, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 150 posts

Been here before with my 1993 Volvo 940. Let’s see if this one works.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 17 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1993 Volvo 940.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 83 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1993 Volvo 940 for days.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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