[Issue Closed] Got new ECU and now Volvo S80 T6 Elan wants key programming code

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Xenowarrior
Member since February 2022 • 71 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Volvo S80 T6 Elan?

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1933 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volvo S80 T6 Elan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Laserbeam
Member • 84 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Volvo S80 T6 Elan?

January 13, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 145 posts

My Volvo S80 T6 Elan has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 14, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 67 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Volvo S80 T6 Elan's mystery code.

January 15, 2025 Reply

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