[Free Fix] My 1994 Volvo 940 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Blackbelt
Member since June 2023 • 59 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1994 Volvo 940 key fob?

Posted on November 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 621 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Volvo 940. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Kingkong
Member • 43 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1994 Volvo 940.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 32 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1994 Volvo 940 for days.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 69 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1994 Volvo 940. Huge thanks!

November 04, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 50 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1994 Volvo 940?

November 05, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 67 posts

Worked for someone with a 1994 Volvo 940? Need to hear it!

November 06, 2024 Reply

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