[Verified] Got replacement ECU for 2008 Volvo C30, now code doesn’t match

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Firestarter
Member since March 2023 • 122 posts

How to get my 2008 Volvo C30's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Volvo C30. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Silverfox
Member • 59 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2008 Volvo C30.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 83 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Volvo C30 before?

February 24, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 82 posts

Using this on my 2008 Volvo C30 now. Hope it works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 24 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Volvo C30?

February 26, 2025 Reply

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