[Issue Closed] Dealer claims 2001 Volvo S40 key code is proprietary

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Bob
Member since July 2023 • 143 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2001 Volvo S40?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Volvo S40. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Alphamale
Member • 146 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2001 Volvo S40?

November 18, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 75 posts

Been here before with my 2001 Volvo S40. Let’s see if this one works.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 53 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2001 Volvo S40.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 133 posts

Saved me from towing my 2001 Volvo S40. Thanks!

November 21, 2024 Reply

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