Care Key

All Volvo XC40 related discussions
johnboy
Posts: 21
Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:32 pm

Post by johnboy »

Has anyone purchased a second key, if so how much was it. My Wife and I share the car so having a proper second key is essential and I have been quoted Β£130 for a new one which I thought was a bit steep?

Andy40
Posts: 445
Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:24 am

Post by Andy40 »

Did you not get 2 keys with the car ??
Sherwood
Posts: 117
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:26 pm

Post by Sherwood »

I had my care key reprogrammed by my dealer as a standard key free. There is a Volvo bulletin authorising such action.

I'm assuming that (like me) you were supplied with one standard and a care key.

A search on here (I'm on mobile at the moment) should reveal details and the "bulletin" number.

Edited to add.

See here:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2066&p=26151#p26151
MY22 B4 Inscription Pro AWD (8-Speed)
johnboy
Posts: 21
Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:32 pm

Post by johnboy »

Thanks Sherwood, yes one regular and one Orange key. I shall confront the dealer on Monday with the tech bulletin and see his reaction. Many thanks!
johnboy
Posts: 21
Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:32 pm

Post by johnboy »

Andy40 wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 1:39 pm Did you not get 2 keys with the car ??
One regular full function key and the Orange Care key.
Andy40
Posts: 445
Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:24 am

Post by Andy40 »

johnboy wrote: ↑Sun May 15, 2022 9:10 am
Andy40 wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 1:39 pm Did you not get 2 keys with the car ??
One regular full function key and the Orange Care key.
Aah, makes sense - hope you get it sorted out πŸ‘πŸ»

What functions, out of interest, are you missing with the orange key ?
johnboy
Posts: 21
Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:32 pm

Post by johnboy »

Andy40 wrote: ↑Sun May 15, 2022 10:06 am
johnboy wrote: ↑Sun May 15, 2022 9:10 am
Andy40 wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 1:39 pm Did you not get 2 keys with the car ??
One regular full function key and the Orange Care key.
Aah, makes sense - hope you get it sorted out πŸ‘πŸ»

What functions, out of interest, are you missing with the orange key ?
Memory funtions, you can't add the orange key to a driver profile, so the seat., mirrors, radio etc have to be manually changed after the main key has been used.
johnboy
Posts: 21
Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:32 pm

Post by johnboy »

Dealer is advising that, "yes, we can reprogramme the orange key, Β£95 please". I've asked why other manufacturers can supply two full keys at point of sale.
Mikeg1
Posts: 495
Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:14 pm

Post by Mikeg1 »

johnboy wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 9:11 am
Memory funtions, you can't add the orange key to a driver profile...
True.
johnboy wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 9:11 am
so the seat., mirrors, radio etc have to be manually changed after the main key has been used.
No power seats/mirrors on ours. But when the wife goes off with her orange key it changes the audio source to DAB BBC R2, which is all she's bothered about.

Be nice if her name came up on starting, as mine does, but otherwise we're not really that bothered about the limitations with the orange key. It never gets used by anyone else so setting a speed limit on it doesn't arise.
Mike. West Yorks.

MY22 B4P R Design 8 sp auto, Thunder Grey with Climate, Park Assist, Android Auto, Car Protection & mudflaps, Service Plan.

Ordered 02/11/21, collected 17/11/21
Rockford
Posts: 82
Joined: Thu May 20, 2021 2:31 pm

Post by Rockford »

johnboy wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 11:45 am Dealer is advising that, "yes, we can reprogramme the orange key, Β£95 please". I've asked why other manufacturers can supply two full keys at point of sale.
Ask them to read TJ35978 and get it booked in under warranty. It should be done free of charge.
MY21 T5 Recharge R-Design Pro in Thunder Grey
Post Reply