Key Fob Reprogramming
 

I purchased a 2001 V70 XC Country Wagon for my daughter that was in great shape with only 98K. Took a lot of elbow grease and time to make it look mint ( the OCD in me). The rear view mirror was half dimming. So I purchased a used OEM one off E-Bay. Now the key Fob will not work the door locks electronically. I tried the turn to position ll- 5 times on 5th time leave it wait for red dash light to flash. Never did. Did not work. Several attempts. Called Volvo, they said that I needed the car that the new(used) mirror came from to reprogram it. Which to me was saying they did not have a clue ! They are a large dealership that I have purchased 3 XC90's since 2005. (Long story,and not an inexpensive one to boot) My understanding is my next move would be to find a locksmith with the Volvo software that could reprogram it. Which I am finding out are few and far betwen,due to the expensive cost of the software. I am curious if anyone has any other potential solutions other than try another dealership ? Would appreciate it beyond belief. Thanks

The mirror is a module, not just a mirror. It requires programming. If you still have your old mirror, you can take it apart and just transfer the glass from the used one.

Thank you ES6T
 

Thank you for your reply ES6T. I have actually removed the existing computer board from the old mirror and will install on new mirror if I am unable to find someone who can reprogram at a reasonable rate. I prefer to reprogram as opposed to replace, due to the fact to remove either mirror or computer board,there is a double sided stick foam pad both are adhered to. You have to use heat to loosen either to remove. In doing so a board could be damaged from heat. Unlikely, but a possibility. Volvo seems to have a lock on the software for this. They charge so much that all locksmiths I have talked to have not purchased the software because it is not cost effective unless you do a tremendous amount of Volvo's.
I will keep you posted. Thanks again

I don't even know if you can reprogram the used module to that car. Many modules won't work used.