Lock change 240 estate

Les,

A couple of years ago, I too needed a replacement key for my '84 240, I had lost the only key I had, isn't hindsight wonderful? After a bit of stressing, a mate of mine suggested trying a volvo dealer; I duly quoted my vin number, and produced my V5, and then tentatively tried the resultant key that arrived some days later, lo and behold it worked! It was only softish metal, but quite suitable for copying. I'm not sure how you can resolve the fuel cap issue, perhaps that key can also be sourced the same way.

TTFN, Ken

If the filler cap came with the car then the key can be sourced in the same way as for ignition/door keys.

Cheers, Peter.

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: Les, : : A couple of years ago, I too needed a replacement key for my '84 240, I had : lost the only key I had, isn't hindsight wonderful? After a bit of : stressing, a mate of mine suggested trying a volvo dealer; I duly quoted my : vin number, and produced my V5, and then tentatively tried the resultant key : that arrived some days later, lo and behold it worked! It was only softish : metal, but quite suitable for copying. I'm not sure how you can resolve the : fuel cap issue, perhaps that key can also be sourced the same way. : : TTFN, Ken : : : --- : Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. : Checked by AVG anti-virus system

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Brilliant! thank you very much..... it is a Volvo fuel cap so there's hope! I'm not sure if I want to replace all the locks. They have the keys but it's hardly worth nicking. I'll see what the insurance says. I'm covered for loss of keys on my contents insurance, lets hope they include car keys!

Les

Nope.. local dealer say's filler caps not covered by same system. It seems I have to buy a new one and get the old one removed.....

Les