Stan Wright Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 My truck only came with one key. Do I have to go to Volvo for spares? It's a 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yes Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I don't know a thing about Volvo keys.. they might be special.. but if it's just a standard electronic key you might shop around. Just a few months ago I told one of my sons that he would have to go to the dealer to get a second key and he informed me, "No Da (insert youthful sarcasm here), I went to walmart and they had a machine that would read an existing keys chip and program a new one for about 1/3 of what the dealership wanted." Dunno if that helps, but sounded pretty nifty to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Any key shop should be able to cut a copy. If you want an 'original' key punched from the VIN you'd need to go to volvo. 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Found this quote on Truckers Report....don't know if its true or not. Might be worth a try. "A regular Volvo key can be cut on a Dodge truck key blank at Wally World for a couple of bucks. It is the 2002-2009 Dodge truck key" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Wright Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks. So far I've had no luck at Lowes, Walmart, or a couple of local locksmiths. Are the Volvo keys chipped? I'm thinking not, but that seems to be a common question asked of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Take your VIN to a dealer ,got mine in a couple of days direct from the factory. I was told the key is a 'laser cut' and cheaper to go to a dealer then a locksmith,I was told this by a locksmith - he turned my business away. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 When I had my Dodge, I used a spare key one day instead of the chipped factory key. 3 starts and it locked out. Had to get towed to the dealer and have a module reset. Don't know about the Volvo, but I'm not going to chance it. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 My factory spare has spent the last 4 years outside on the frame in a plastic box that often fills with water/ice ,it has never failed me. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Got mine at Home Depot. I don't have electric locks. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 no chip in my 2007 780 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 There are two different types of keys for the Volvo trucks. Most of the fleet trucks will have a double-sided key, while others will have an internal cut key (sometimes referred to as laser cut, or sidewinder) like mine. Neither has an RFID chip, so as long as you can get it cut it should work. Going to Volvo isn't very expensive either--I ordered a key for mine (internal cut) based on the VIN for about $15. One word of caution about going to Wal-Mart or similar for duplicate keys--most are using an optical system now, instead of the mechanical key duplicators that have been around forever. They're not as accurate --I'd highly recommend a real locksmith or hardware store. I dealt with a GM key a few months back that just wouldn't turn when copied with that system, and tried multiple times. Locksmith copied it in about 15 seconds for $2 and it worked fine. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I had remote key fob locks installed last year. Great addition, just wish they would lock with the truck running. Have to use the "Spare" key to lock when stopping at a rest area for just a short time. Haven't had a chance to check with the installer to see if there is a way to override. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 My ignition key and door key are different, 2006 Volvo 780....ex US Express truck. Double sided BIG keys but no chip or electronics. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hm, Charlie thought we had sister trucks. My ignition and door key are the same. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 My Ex-US Express truck uses same key for door/ignition. Carl our key may even be the same as that is not too unusual for trucks coming out of the same fleet. My guess for 2 different keys is either a failure or somebody not wanting to use the "Fleet" key for security purposes. As for ordering a key from Volvo. With my vin they had a key the next day for something like $20. If you do not go the Volvo route definitely go to an actual locksmith. I have had mixed results on keys from box type stores. They have always been good about trying again (and again) but can turn in to several trips and lots of time. 2017 Entegra Anthem 44A SOLD - 2004 Volvo 780. 465hp and 10sp Auto Shift (from 2010~2017) SOLD - 2009 Montana 3400RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I have one key double sided and a remote that works with the truck running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 You call the Volvo Dealership and they call us to have truck records pulled out of storage. There is a key code on the pink build sheet. A lot of this has been switched over to barcode now. I've written thousands of radio and key codes on pink sheets. "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I have one key double sided and a remote that works with the truck running. The remote will unlock the truck while running but won't lock it. I have to put the key in the door to lock it when I get out of the truck and want to leave it running. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 You are lucky mine locks itself continually , as Iam walking away I can hear the locks cycle even if I don't want it . thats why I got the spare key. Gregg never figured it ,out his instructions include "when ever its in the shop we roll down the window" best advice I ever got. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 The remote will unlock the truck while running but won't lock it. I have to put the key in the door to lock it when I get out of the truck and want to leave it running. Rod I wonder if that can be reprogrammed??? I lock my truck with the motor running while unloading my van trailer with a lift gate. Few years ago when I didn't lock my truck. I was unloading my trailer at 3am into a store. While I was keeping a eye on a shady looking guy watching me, his friend jump in my cab and stole all my personal stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Wright Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks for all the input and suggestions. We were in Louisville today so we stopped by the Volvo dealership and ordered some spares. All they needed was my VIN. Three spares, sales tax, and shipping to my house...$74. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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