[Solution] My Volvo S60 B5 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Omegared
Member since February 2022 • 109 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Volvo S60 B5 key fob?

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volvo S60 B5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Betatest
Member • 22 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Volvo S60 B5 key issues!

October 13, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 143 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Volvo S60 B5, following this thread.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 56 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Volvo S60 B5—might work for mine too.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 15 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Volvo S60 B5.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 71 posts

Trying this on my Volvo S60 B5 later. Will report back.

October 17, 2024 Reply

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