I used an axacto knife and it takes awhile but managed to open it enough to get out the little glass piece and put it in the new key fob I bought on amazon and it works great! No more tape, yay!

Hi @Hack Shack 603- When a tech/locksmith "programs a new key" they are programming this glass transponder?

Great work

Great video, exactly what I needed! The 2006 Volvo V50 T5Sport Wagon has a new key!!

Thank you so much! Works like charm

Sorry didnt work for me...the glas thing broke... 😢

Thanks! Very useful tip

Awesome.

Thanks for answering the hundred bucks question in my head - do I really need to disassemble the tip of the key and how does the transponder fits in the tip of the new one. Thanks again! brb - calling my friend Ali the not-so-Express to order a shell.

2006 Volvo S40 2.41 question. my key fell apart one day (second hand car and the screw was missing on the key case, so I had previously taped it. However the tape failed) So, reassembling, and I put in a new CR2032 and the ignition works, but the lock/ unlock doesn't work. any ideas?

So after putting the little chip in there is programmed already? Does it lock the car and everything remotely ?

Just spent £378.46p on a new key at volvo

Good chip removal surgery. 👍👍👍

Misleading title. This is a remote CASE !!!

I think my new key has been glued to prevent the transponder from being removed. I can't seem to break it free. 😞

Any of you run into the new key fob having clear plastic or hardened glue on the inside. It's preventing me from pushing the transponder housing out of the new key fob. I have a picture of any of you think you can help. I've pressed pretty hard and that piece won't pop out

Do you still need to program the key to the car??

You tha man!

Works like a charm. Did both keys, no problems. To be sure I checked the online manual (2005 S40) and, sure enough, same process and no mention of reprogramming. But I worked expeditiously and had it done in about 20 seconds. new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2005/2005_s40/05s40_06a.htm see p. 91

Thanks, you saved me $345.00

Except due to planed obsolescence that fragile glass piece has a very limited shelf life... Things are manufactured to break and pay to be “replaced” not “fixed” That ship 🛳 sailed years ago

I've done this exercise over and over. The only drawback is I cannot find shells that would last long enough before they break apart again, unless you seal with glue the housing top & bottom, which if I do, makes future maintenance a headache again. Any suggestions?