Question 1

What is the cheapest way to replace my 2022 Volvo XC90 key?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith with Volvo-capable equipment before you call the dealer. Volvo dealers typically charge a significant amount for a smart key replacement when you add up the fob, the programming labor, and sometimes a tow if the car is immobilized. With EZ Car Keyz, you get the fob sourced from a professional supplier, full programming, and the job done at your location. No tow, no waiting days for a part to be ordered, no separate line items for each piece of the job. Call for pricing because it varies depending on whether you have a working key or need an all-keys-lost procedure.

Question 2

How much harder is it when all keys are lost versus just adding a spare?

Accepted Answer

Significantly harder on a 2022 XC90. Adding a spare when you still have one working key is a relatively clean programming session. All-keys-lost is a different situation entirely. The vehicle's security module needs to be accessed, the existing key memory cleared, and the new key or keys enrolled from scratch. On the XC90 this requires professional-grade diagnostic software with Volvo coverage, and the process has a timed security sequence built into it. Some locksmiths won't touch Volvo all-keys-lost at all because the tooling requirement is real and the margin for error is low. If you have one working key right now, get a spare made. It is a much simpler job and it protects you from a much worse situation later.

Question 3

Do aftermarket or used OEM Volvo fobs actually work, or is it dealer-only hardware?

Accepted Answer

Used OEM fobs can work when programmed with the right equipment. The XC90's security system does not require a virgin fob in the same way some platforms do, so a used factory fob sourced from a reputable supplier is a legitimate option. Cheap aftermarket electronics are a different story. Volvo's security architecture is not forgiving of out-of-spec hardware, and owners on forums have reported pairing failures and intermittent behavior with low-grade aftermarket units. Dealers generally won't program a fob they didn't sell, which creates a gap. We source OEM-spec keys through professional automotive channels and carry the Volvo-capable tools to pair them correctly, so you're not rolling the dice on unknown hardware.

Question 4

My XC90 fob worked fine, then it started taking two or three presses to lock or unlock. Is the fob failing?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Reduced response on a button or two is almost always the CR2032 dropping below the threshold the fob needs to transmit cleanly, even if the battery still reads voltage on a meter. A weak cell can power the fob in your hand but not throw a strong enough signal for reliable communication with the car. Swap the CR2032 first and use a name-brand cell, not a generic. If the problem persists after a fresh battery, the button contacts inside the fob may need cleaning, or the fob may have taken a drop that shifted something internally. If it still misses after all that, bring it in and we'll test whether the fob is transmitting correctly or whether something needs re-pairing.

Question 5

Can I program a second key myself at home, or do I need a tech?

Accepted Answer

You need a tech. The 2022 XC90 has no onboard self-programming sequence for smart keys. There is no ignition-turn routine, no button combination, nothing you can do without diagnostic equipment connected to the OBD port. That DIY add-a-key method exists on some older vehicles with basic transponder keys, but it does not apply here. If you bought a fob online, it still needs to be enrolled to your specific vehicle by someone with the right Volvo-compatible software. The fob you hold in your hand is just hardware until it's registered.

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