2009 Volvo Keyless Entry FOB Programming

Got two FOBs from Volvo with programming instructions. It seems it requires one FOB that already works to program another one. Volvo dealer says I have to get a new $1500 receiver/controller for the FOB to work if I don't have a working FOB.

Emailed Volvo corporate and explained my situation. They said " get a new dealer " :smt072

So - how do you program the FOBs w/o a working FOB...... I know this can be done without buying a new $1500 receiver.

thanks

 

If you have a working FOB, this is how to program more FOBs

I have not found a locksmith with software to hack into this thing yet.

1Turn the ignition key to the drive position and then off again 4 times. Stop on the fifth movement in the ON position.Note: This step should be completed within a 15 second time frame.2The direction indicator lamps remain on and the system is now ready to be programmed.Note: The instrument cluster does not indicate programming mode.3Press button 1 or 2 on the original remote control.Note: It is recommended that at least one remote control to be secured at all times, to avoid the replacement of themodule-remote control pair, if both original remote controls are missing.Note: This step is a security feature.4The direction indicator lamps turn off for approx. 1 second to indicate that the module has recognized the originalremote control.Note: No reprogramming is possible without an original remote control.5Press button 1 or 2 on each remote control that is desired to be programmed.6​

The direction indicator lamps go out for approx. 1 second to indicate that the new remote control has been added.
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To program the next remote control repeat Step 5. The system will exit programming status after 15 seconds if noadditional remote controls are programmed. This is also the maximum time between activating the remote controlwithin the programming cycle. The system will also exit after eight remote controls are programmed.8When the remote control returns to the 'Normal' mode, If no buttons are pressed, then the last remote controlprogrammed, remains current for the system.Note: Due to the security feature, all desired remote controls to be programmed must be programmed, before theprogramming mode is exited into the Normal mode. To add a new remote control and keep the previous ones, all stepsmust be taken again having all the controls ready. The module starts each programming process anew.​

 

The Volvo process only works if you have one working remote. Turns out, the keyless entry control unit (Volvo P/N 21465357) comes in a kit with two remotes for $349. This controller is located under the fuse panel on the right side.... this is what it looks like
http://no.bildelsbasen.se/?link=item&company_id=145&post_id=21613980#

The control unit is provided to Volvo by some outfit in the UK called Cobra Vehical Security

I contacted them and they sent a set of instructions that has "if you have a working remote - do this" and " if you don't have a remote - do that".

I will try Cobra's instructions and see what happens