[Method] Help needed - 2017 Volvo S60 not recognizing replacement key

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Quickdraw
Member since January 2023 • 63 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2017 Volvo S60?

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 772 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Volvo S60. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Rustyshack
Member • 143 posts

My 2017 Volvo S60's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 41 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 Volvo S60.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 36 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Volvo S60.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Volvo S60.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 93 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Volvo S60 before?

May 01, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 141 posts

My 2017 Volvo S60 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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