[Success] How do I know if my Volvo S60 Summum Sedan has an immobilizer?

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Cosmicray
Member since November 2021 • 21 posts

Looking for my Volvo S60 Summum Sedan's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 03, 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 Summum Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Techguru
Member • 126 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Volvo S60 Summum Sedans?

August 04, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 78 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Volvo S60 Summum Sedan, would this method still work?

August 05, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 82 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Volvo S60 Summum Sedan key issue.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 89 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Volvo S60 Summum Sedan key issues!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 83 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Volvo S60 Summum Sedan.

August 08, 2024 Reply

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