I have a 1998 volvo 270 i just purchased, and the radio is locked, the person i bought it off of has lost the number, and i would like to find out what the code is for it, my vin# is YV1LS5589W2552820. i would greatly appreciate any help on how to get this security code for my car?
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The only way this is possible if you contact a Volvo dealer and give them the ownership details of your vehicle. But this will only work if it is a factory fitted radio. If it is aftermarket you may have to contact the person or dealer you purchased it from for the code. Check your owners manual it may have the code in there..hope this helps, let me know how you get on.
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The only way to get the radio code is at a dealer, and often you have to have the serial number of the radio, the VIN number of the car, and go to the service department. This is an anti theft preventative, and keeps theives from reselling stolen radios. If you have been to a Volvo dealer and done all I suggested above, then your only option is an aftermarket radio .
My husband had the same issue with not knowing the code (we bought the car used, never given the code). If you remove the radio, it should be printed on top. Odd, I know, but that is where his was located.
email me the VIN number at savolvo at yahoo.com and i will get you the security code for your radio. as far as the modifications....cant help you on that one.
your going to have to call up your local volvo dealer and give them your vin number and they can look it up for you. You can try using radio-code.com but i wouldnt recomend it. Your best bet is calling your local volvo dealer and they will help you out.
Hopefully this get's to you before you lock it up. If it get's locked up, it will read off in the display of the radio.
If that happens, you will need to leave the car in position one till the radio reads enter code.
You have 3 tries to get the code right.
Obviously you don't have the right one.
Pull the gear selector back to the lowest setting, hit the two tabs that hold the radio in and when those pop out...pull the radio out enough to get the serial number and part number. (just copy the label exactly as it reads and that will help)
Head over to your Volvo dealership and talk to the parts department, they should be able to get you the right radio code at no charge.
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