Volvo keys: what to know
The shop lists 19 Volvo keys and fobs for model years 1996 to 2018, including 9 smart keys, 3 flip keys, 3 transponder key shells, 2 transponder keys.
Automotive Keys 1996-2004 Volvo / Transponder Key SHELL Vancouver
An empty replacement case for 1996 to 2004 Volvo transponder keys, with an uncut HU56 blade ready for your chip to move across.
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Price
Price by phone
Bonded, insured and
BC licensed (E106677)
BC licensed (E106677)
- Price by phone
- Programmed at your car
- Checked against your VIN
- Pickup at 4105 Macdonald St
The Volvo transponder key, and how we set one up.
Older Volvo transponder keys tend to fail at the plastic, not the electronics. The head cracks along the seam, the blade loosens, and eventually the chip falls out in a coat pocket. This shell exists for exactly that situation on 1996 to 2004 Volvos: it is the outer case and a fresh blade on the HU56 keyway, with no chip or board inside. Because it is empty, it only becomes a working key once we move the transponder from your old key into it. Bring the damaged key, even if it is in pieces, as long as you still have the chip. We transfer it, cut the new blade to match your locks, and since the car already knows that chip, there is usually nothing to program afterwards. If the chip is lost, a shell will not help; you need a complete transponder key, which we also supply and program. Not sure whether your key uses HU56? Lay it next to the photos, or bring it to the counter at 4105 Macdonald St and we will check it against the blade profile. A shell swap is one of the more economical repairs we do, and it keeps the original chip that your car already trusts.
How to order. Call with the SKU. We confirm the price, the stock and the fit, then cut, program or fit it. Items in stock are usually ready the same day.
Volvo transponder key at a glance
| Model years | 1996 to 2004 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volvo |
| Key type | Transponder key shell (case only) |
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 9 model years, 1996 to 2004, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
- This is the case only. Your existing circuit board, battery and chip move across, so it does not need programming to the car.
1996-2004 Volvo / Transponder Key SHELL, your questions.
Still unsure? Call 604-734-7233 with the SKU.
Can you program this key to my car?
If the FCC ID or part number matches your key, yes. We program it at the counter or at your car.
Do I need the car there?
For programming, yes. The key is paired to the car itself.
My key looks the same but the FCC ID differs. Will it work?
No, it will not program. Match the FCC ID, not the look.
Can you erase a lost key?
Where the car allows it, yes. We remove the lost key from the car's memory when we program the new one.
What ID do you need?
Photo ID, and the registration or insurance in your name.
