[Status: Resolved] My 2018 Volvo S90 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Ziggystar
Member since August 2021 • 15 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2018 Volvo S90

Posted on May 08, 2025
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Posted on May 09, 2025

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Luckyluke
Member • 113 posts

This thread might save my 2018 Volvo S90. Thanks everyone!

May 09, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 144 posts

My 2018 Volvo S90 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
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I need this so bad for my 2018 Volvo S90. Subscribed!

May 11, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
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I need this so bad for my 2018 Volvo S90. Subscribed!

May 12, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2018 Volvo S90!

May 13, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
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My 2018 Volvo S90 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 14, 2025 Reply

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