[Answered] Help with programming a key for my 2011 Volvo XC90

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Iceberg
Member since January 2023 • 37 posts

How can I obtain my 2011 Volvo XC90's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1422 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Volvo XC90. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 67 posts

I tried this with my 2011 Volvo XC90 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 03, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 96 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2011 Volvo XC90. Trying this instead.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 98 posts

Trying this on my 2011 Volvo XC90 later. Will report back.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 76 posts

Does this method work for the 2011 Volvo XC90 models from 2010 onward?

December 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 87 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2011 Volvo XC90, following this thread.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 109 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2011 Volvo XC90.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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