dbrandon

At least I am not alone!  I spent hours on the ladder trying to get 129 to work. Changed LNBs everything. 

Thx to everyone for checking.

We just setup a new 1000.2 West dish, and we were unable to tune in 129.

Called Dish, they say that 129 has been deactivated and channels moved to 110 & 119.  New software is pending to remove the 129 from the config.

Playmaker says the same thing.. Red X for 129.

True for anyone else?

Want to pick the lock?

Lishi HU56   Gen 1 truck

Lishi CY24   Gen 2 truck

You can use a jeep blank or whole host of chrysler blanks for a gen2 per above.

Keys to 1986 to 2001 - volvo high security 2 track (hi sec 2) blanks.  Volvo part 3091508

If you know the code number you can etsy it..  or online store

blanks   https://www.ebay.com/itm/393291720901

locksmith in Duluth GA can cut (678) 699-2634, they say they can refer to other local locksmiths if needed. (video)  

I think this might be the same key as the volvo s40/s70, but not 100%. So if the locksmith cant cut a VNL780 key, they might be able to do a car s40.  

2002 - 2017    volvo part 20719248   - dual sided non-transponder key, can be cut anywhere there are blanks

Ilco blank 1588 (metal head)

Ilco blank 1628 (plastic head)

Volvo Truck Gen2  Key Fob Remote Control Door Lock 21392420 

hmm my trailer will be 3K on the pin on a good day.   Maybe someday I find will the forks rv and re-unite the pair.

Henry thx much for the pictures. Its great to see 1) the history 2) a master at work. I am in awe of people who can think and work in 3D. 

This hitch is massive. Looking forward to my first trip and the ET Super Senior! 

With the hint given by Rpsinc, I found pictures of my hdt with its original trailer.

It looks to have been painted to match a very nice trailer.   https://youtu.be/nv93x0J9l_U

Greg sold the truck to Ken & Cindy, and here is a post on this forum about them! 

Jack's Introduction  Sadly all the pictures are gone, google+ is no more.

Then Ken's post here where he sold it!  For Sale  Sadly all of the pictures are gone.

I would love to know who used to own this..  I need to call Herrin to see if I can get the paint codes for some touch-ups. I would also love to know the design for the truck bed and the logic behind the tie downs. Truck is in good shape. I swapped out the rear camera system to a wireless system to work with our 5th wheel. Rewired the onboard 120V/inverter with a transfer switch to prevent the inverter from backfeeding the shorepower outlet. Drivers door has water rust at the base which needs to be solved.  Replaced the sleeper outdoor window hinges (@$20 each) all were sun damaged/broken.

I am too much of a wuss to drive it up the ramps, so I use the winch. Single tow hook on the 453, and thats how I pull it up. Driving it off is ok.. 

Tempted to put in airline track and get the RVH chocks vs the original design. RVH Chocks

My smiling face. Enjoy the little things,  get a Smart convertible.

More detailed links on what you need to buy for keys

Smart 453

Key cutting on ebay   $12 per key  (its overseas so shipping take 3 weeks, but $12!!) Seller even includes the little smart logo on the back of the key.

Key fob

On 5/5/2023 at 7:27 PM, rickeieio said:

Welcome!!!  That's quite the intro, and a generous offer too.

So, is your truck from one of our former members?  From someone we may know?

You know, I dont know if the former owner was on this forum!  I have been reading this for years; watching Greg's videos, stalking Jack..etc.. 

I started with a MDT sold it and upgraded! No comparison to the volvo vs the sportchassis. 

Smart is incredible. A solid smile on my face each time I drive with the top down! Smart had some standard issues (windshield needed to be resealed, convertible seals needed some love) 

We just purchased a used Herrin Volvo 780 truck and it came with a free 453 Smart car!

That said I had to learn just how unique this car is when it came time to get spare keys.

1) Found ebay action that would cut a key from a picture of my key. This worked perfectly, new keys are perfect. Seller also gave us the smart logo for the backside of the remote!

2) Purchase NEW remotes from ebay/amazon. Take the electronic board and battery and put it in the remote you got in step 1.

3) Program the remotes to the car. < No locksmith in my area would touch the car since they consider it a Mercedes. 

That said, went out and purchased a key programmer for my car, and I am now offering my free key programming services to anyone. I live in the East Texas area. Programming takes 20min or so.    Shoot me an message here!

I will report that in Collin County Texas, I was able to go into the tax office and renew two cars and a utility trailer for three years yesterday. No issue. ($540 paid to tax man.. ouch)

I did ask them about the law change, and they had no idea that it was passed much less any change in procedure.

Last year we renewed our TT for two years, and I have one year left.. Makes me want to go back in and try to add the max years to it..