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Volvo 245, need to get a key.

strykjärn

strykjärn

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I recieved a new key for the bullet holed choptop from a key. I needed to be able to turn the wheels. This makes pushing vehicles possible instead of using the underpowered tractor to lift move it with.

the wagon is in a similar difficulty.

My question is about the rear hatch, door key. Can I just bring the rear door to the lock smith or is there a better way. I can get a key made from the drivers door that I gave to a brother in Jesus Christ locally. Less travel for everyone involved ia what I hope for.

I do not have a hauling trailer together yet, that would be an option to bring the whole vehicle to a lock smith.

I will load a photograph of the wagon. Why is a photograph too large? I had to upload at another site.

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Not sure about that. After asking many locksmiths to make a Volvo key, I came up with zip.
Went to the dealership with the Pink Slip and they made me a new key to fit everything.
Not cheap. About $100+ per copy.
 
nickyy said:
Not sure about that. After asking many locksmiths to make a Volvo key, I came up with zip.
Went to the dealership with the Pink Slip and they made me a new key to fit everything.
Not cheap. About $100+ per copy.
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I have had a key made that way at least 10 times, including side cut high security 960 keys. You talked to lame locksmiths.
 
You can also DM @Ansel+ with your VIN, and he can look up the key codes for the carcass. Then, take the key code to a decent locksmith, and they can cut a key using that.
 
Any good locksmith should be able to help you out.
Sometimes repairmen hear "Volvo" and run away without realizing how simple the oldies were.
Nagrom said:
Find the oldest locksmith shop in town and start there.
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This is a good idea 👆
 
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By hatch, are you talking about the rear storage hatch in a wagon or the tailgate? If it's the tailgate and if the tailgate lock is original then any easily removable original lock on the vehicle can be taken to a locksmith, including the glovebox and storage hatch if you still have those for the vehicle.

Your 240 originally came with a set of two different keys: a master key that does all locks and a valet key that only does the ignition and doors, not the glovebox, trunk/tailgate or storage hatch. They have the same tooth cut and same key code, but the valet key uses a different key blank with a different groove. So if you happen have an originial valet key, you can give it to a locksimth to cut a new master key using a master key blank that will now work in the tailgate. When a vehicle changes hands you have to figure out which kinds of keys you've been given.

Now if it's an original lock then the key code used to be obtainable from your local dealer using the VIN and proof of ownership, especially when paying the dealer to punch a key for you. The key code will also be available from Volvo North America. Some dealers and locksmiths may still be able to use the key code either with a blank you provide or a suitable blank they have. All the aftermarket blanks will be master key blanks. Note that copied keys and keys punched in a well worn keypunch using the keycode sometimes need to be heavily burnished with a wire wheel to work properly in a lock.
 
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945T said:
By hatch, are you talking about the rear storage hatch in a wagon or the tailgate? If it's the tailgate and if the tailgate lock is original then any easily removable original lock on the vehicle can be taken to a locksmith, including the glovebox and storage hatch if you still have those for the vehicle.

Your 240 originally came with a set of two different keys: a master key that does all locks and a valet key that only does the ignition and doors, not the glovebox, trunk/tailgate or storage hatch. They have the same tooth cut and same key code, but the valet key uses a different key blank with a different groove. So if you happen have an originial valet key, you can give it to a locksimth to cut a new master key using a master key blank that will now work in the tailgate. When a vehicle changes hands you have to figure out which kinds of keys you've been given.

Now if it's an original lock then the key code used to be obtainable from your local dealer using the VIN and proof of ownership, especially when paying the dealer to punch a key for you. The key code will also be available from Volvo North America. Some dealers and locksmiths may still be able to use the key code either with a blank you provide or a suitable blank they have. All the aftermarket blanks will be master key blanks. Note that copied keys and keys punched in a well worn keypunch using the keycode sometimes need to be heavily burnished with a wire wheel to work properly in a lock.
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1986-93 240s are that way. 1978-1985 240/260 cars have a valet key and a glovebox/trunk key. Valet key operates the ignition lock, doors, and tailgate. Glovebox key operates the glovebox, storage compartment on wagons, and trunk lid on sedans. Pre-1978 cars have an ignition key and a door lock key (same as the glovebox key on 1978-85 cars). The OP's 245 is a turbo wagon, so pre-1986.

You can still get the codes from the dealer, since they can look up the information in VADIS, at least for US model cars. Canadian model cars require contacting Volvo in New Jersey, if someone in the states does an inquiry for the code. European delivery cars, you'll just get US model or Canadian model listed in the system.
 
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