How to unlock a Volvo radio with the code for 850, 960, S90, S70, etc. - VOTD

[@OnlyOneKriss]

Worked perfectly! I was a little scared by leaving my loved Volvo 850R with the keys inside and unlocked... I constantly watched it through my window as other people walked pass it haha :)

[@liteworker1019]

ROFL same

[@alexmoen9317]

Hi! I just bought a 98 volvo S70 and I stupidly locked myself out of my radio. Your video helped me out so much and I have a radio again! Thank you!

[@SgtRet]

The fact that it is "ON" when the screen says "OFF" is what was throwing me using the manual instructions. I assumed, until you enlightened me, that pushing the power button to remove the word "OFF" turned it on. How foolish of me!! Thanks for finally showing me how to get this $#*$*@$% radio to work again.

[@andyjordan9630]

My 97 Volvo is new to me and the radio went out. Instead of thinking to just chuck it and buy another one, I just looked on KZbin and found your video. The code part was the key: VERY HELPFUL!!! I look forward to enjoying music again--praise the Lord, and thanks, my friend!

[@RobertDIY]

Andy Jordan You are welcome my brother.

[@andrewdesellems6914]

Hey Robert, I️ just bought a ‘95 Volvo 850 and all of these videos have helped a ton! So thanks for that. Also you can bypass the 2 hour wait if you put the wrong code in 3 times by simply disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it. Thank you for all the help!

[@RobertDIY]

No.

[@orpheuslullaby]

MAN I'VE GOTTEN SO MUCH USEFUL INFO FROM YOUR VIDEOS ABOUT MY VOLVO. BOUGHT IT NON RUNNING FOR A GRAND, NOW I HAVE A RELIABLE VEHICLE THAT SHOULD LAST FOR YEARS. THANKS ALOT MAN!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@trichmomma]

I know having to wait two hours really sucks.But it does work. I just finished my 2 hr wait to unlock my '98 Volvo V90.

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, the price of security.

[@turmasable]

One most helpful video maker for Volvo 850 . I have volvos all my life and here i see more and more new information !

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@milesmcloughlin1767]

Thank you for doing this. This was a tremendous help. I couldn't find the code, so I called Volvo. They asked me for the VIN number. When they confirmed it, they gave me the code over the phone. By doing what you said in the video, I was able to get the stereo to work again. Thanks again!

[@ljavery10]

Just wanna say thanks...my radio battery went dead last week and i entered the wrong code until it said "OFF"...i drove around for a week and it still said "OFF" so i said let me just turn the key to the first position and leave the radio on and come back and check it in 2 hrs....and l tadow it said CODE so i put in the correct one and now it works..thanks again Robert...now i dont have to listen to my wife talk for the whole ride :-)

[@RobertDIY]

+ljavery10 LOL I guess that helps.

[@beemerron]

I changed out the battery in my new-to-me 850, disabling the sound system. After watching you video it took me about 2 minutes to find the code someone had written on top of the radio and re-enable the unit. Thanks, man.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@RobertDIY]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2PSeph_ndWJapY

[@RobertDIY]

Wonderful. Thanks for watching.

[@ah-op1gt]

Couldn't find the code for months. Used the request from Volvo link you provided and Bam! Email came right away with the code. You're the best, man! Thank you!

[@trevorbarnhart3752]

Not only are you great instructor and teacher, but The station that was on after you turned on the radio on this car had a great song on it. Air1 Radio if I'm not mistaken...You got twenty million times more awesome when i heard that!

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, thanks for the kind words and for watching.

[@JonathanHernandez-cb3ew]

You don't have to drive for 2 hours.. you can remove the fuse for the radio wait for 10 minutes then reinstall and then you put your code again. that was the quickest way to get my radio turned on and thanks for the video

[@RobertDIY]

+Jonathan Hernandez really? I'll try that next time I have a locked radio.

[@kevincook7510]

Robert you are awesome! did what you said 2 hours running went from off to code enter code # radio on! v70 has tunes again, thank you very much. dealer wouldn't even help

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@georgetuckley]

Thanks man! My S40 is my first car now I passed my driving test last week so this tutorial was great :)

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal, thanks for watching.

[@ciamediagroup]

It worked! Yes, I am doing the happy dance. Thank you so much!

[@RobertDIY]

Montina Portis Very nice. Thanks for watching. Please check out this video. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2PSeph_ndWJapY

[@Kandeecee45]

LOL. Girl ME TOO!! YAY

[@BondoFox]

I did lock it. I disconnected the battery for several minutes because I was doing some other things in the car related to changing the starter, when I reconnected it, the radio said CODE. It worked. 1996 Volvo 850. In fact, identical to the one on your banner

[@RobertDIY]

Good, glad you found and watched. Hope it sounds great.

[@valkyrieblack8475]

Worked awesome!!! 1998 V90 wagon. It was bricked by a wrong code. Let it run for 2 hours and the code was written on the top just like you said. Thank you.

[@francisdubois4886]

Thank you very much. Your tutorial solved our problem. The instructions in the manual on how to reset the sound system are misleading, when they say to leave the stereo powered ON for two hours, its design gives mixed signals: When I see a dead LCD display, the system looks OFF to me. When I see a display lit up it looks ON to me, and if the lit up display shows the OFF nonetheless, I interpret it as the Power is ON but the radio, CD, or tape functions are OFF. So, instead of saying that 'the unit must be turned on' (for two hours) the manual should simply say to leave the system with the display blank. We've also appreciated your tutorial on how to change the sparkplugs. Thanks again for your generosity.

[@RobertDIY]

***** Yes, the radio should be left on, with the display showing OFF (if locked). Thanks for watching.

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Hi Robert,Thank you so much for your video.I got my radio working again,I really thought it was impossible,but your advice was spot on. Bless you,and thanks again. 🤗👍👍👍👍👍

[@mattbmth23]

So here I am sitting here in my car for 2 hours haha I really hope it doesn't take that long.. but thanks man this was such a big help!

[@RobertDIY]

Did you win?

[@RobertDIY]

Any interruption can reset the clock. Make sure the radio is powered on and the car ignition is on.

[@RPWproductions]

just got a v70 1998, and this got it working, thankfully they wrote the code down!

[@RobertDIY]

+RPWproductions Thanks for watching.

[@hatimnour6276]

Which option you used for ur car ?

[@dalydose]

Excellent tip! I just had the battery die and AAA replaced it and I had no idea why the radio didn't work.

[@RobertDIY]

dalydose LOL, welcome to Volvo security.

[@RobertDIY]

As the video instructs, you have to leave the car on (not running) and the radio ON for 2 hours, UN-interrupted.

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you for watching.

[@wyattchamp9193]

I just got a Volvo and your videos help me out every time, thanks my dude

[@RobertDIY]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2PSeph_ndWJapY

[@SkithusProductions]

I dont know why I am watching this, I dont even have a radio in my 850, i guess i just like your voice ^^

[@alrome34]

Robert you are my new best friend. thank you for your videos.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad to read. I'm running short on friends in my new location. ;)

[@anthonyyetter7756]

Another excellent video. Thank you Robert! I had success acquiring my radio code from Volvo via the Customer Support Live Chat feature on their website. I provided the model number, part number and serial number for the radio. They were even able to determine via VIN number that my radio is indeed original to the car!!

[@RobertDIY]

cool

[@georgeross765]

Thanks man, no more driving around with the speaker in the cup holder

[@RobertDIY]

😜

[@RobertDIY]

Gland to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@Jazzywazz]

What would we do without you? So simply explained!? Your my fav!!!

[@RobertDIY]

Lol

[@carikitchen4274]

It took my Volvo 850 1996 almost 31/2 hours to get the code message again. I almost gave up and then there it was. Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

Cari Kitchens You're welcome.

[@taylorroberts7606]

Dude, you are SO HELPFUL. Your video about the clutch button sticking, and this, totally amazing sauce. I have a 1999 v70. Mine reset to "code" after about 2 hrs and 5 mins. THANKS A MILLION!

[@taylorroberts7606]

and it was in position I

[@RobertDIY]

+Taylor Roberts good deal. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@rudymorales1263]

I did not know about the lock good thing I found this before I ended up locked out code worked and thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

Rudy Morales Thank you for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

The radio could be blown. You can try putting it into another Volvo that it will fit to see if it works there. I have had several of them apart and have never seen any internal fuse.

[@RobertDIY]

The ignition has 4 positions. 0 = Off I = Accessory II = Run III = Start You have to allow the radio to reset by turning the car ON (II = Run) but not running, let it sit for 2 hours, then it should say CODE. The car and the radio has to be ON. Then enter the proper code. If you enter a 4 digit code that DOES NOT WORK, the screen will say RPT. If you get that message, you have the WRONG code.

[@Gregory_TheWatchman]

Thank you for posting...I'll share this with a friend who has a 2001 S40. She'll be happy.

[@RobertDIY]

+blukper Good deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@DoranceDGreerIII2015]

I have a 2002 V40 your procedure worked fine for me..it was an OE radio iy was written by hand near serial#'s

[@RobertDIY]

Nice. 👍

[@kevinvaughn6788]

Yeah, nice little video. For two years I thought it was broke. But I only drive it once a month or so. Oh, and I like your delivery.

[@RobertDIY]

+Kevin Vaughn Sr Thank you for your kind words and for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

As explained in the video, the wrong code was entered. Now you have to allow the radio to reset by turning the car ON but not running, let it sit for 2 hours, then it should say CODE. The car and the radio has to be ON.

[@Efon33]

This video really helped man. I was clueless in how to fix my radio in my Volvo and it works great now! Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

Efon Son You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonyharrison6102]

Robert, you are the best. Thank you. This is the second time I've used one of your videos to solve a problem. you save me so much time.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. What car do you have?

[@anthonyharrison6102]

1998 V70 XC. We bought it for our son to use for college. when he dropped out it became a family car. it has gone thru ten years of southern California abuse. it's a good little car. thanks again

[@RobertDIY]

Have you guys had the PCV serviced? Volvo PCV System Check, 850, V70, S70, and others - Auto Repair Series

[@theboss72779]

After the 2hours it still didn't unlock itself??

[@RobertDIY]

sí, la llave debe estar durante 2 horas sin interrupción. a continuación, podrás ver el aviso código.

[@lurdessantos3858]

thank you for the insightful tips. i just bought a used volvo and its got issues, minor for an experianced volvo tech,but collosal for me. i may have questions for you in future, you seem like a good man, thank you sir.

[@RobertDIY]

Lurdes Santos You are welcome. Hopefully you can handle the issues and enjoy the ride.

[@RobertDIY]

Was the radio powered on? It has to be on at the time.

[@citizenp1765]

Got my code, still waiting for it to change from OFF, might have to just leave key on II for 2 hrs got a road trip coming up! THANK YOU

[@hiroshim3658]

Did it work?

[@citizenp1765]

@@hiroshim3658 didnt do it, still says OFF. i think i need to try leaving the key on position I for 2 hrs.

[@RobertDIY]

It works if you do it.

[@btrdangerdan2010]

Very useful information, thabk you Robert! I have a 2000 s70 se that sat for a while and the battery went flat. My radio is showing "OFF". I will try this method and see how this will work!

[@RobertDIY]

👍🏾

[@tigerque]

It worked! I now have sound! Thank you Robert DIY.

[@RobertDIY]

tigerque You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Barsoom1913]

Thank you, so nice of you to do this to help. I really appreciate it.

[@RobertDIY]

karushna5 Good deal, thanks for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

You drove more than 2 hours without turning the car off? Was the radio powered on? If that is the case, you will have to leave the radio on the I position for 2 hours.

[@RobertDIY]

No. It needs to have 2 (not 3) hours of non-interrupted power supplied to reset the security feature. Fighting it or trying to get around it will not help.

[@kylekoshak3143]

Thanks man, didnt know how to fix the radio on my Volvo s70 till this, thank you

[@RobertDIY]

Kyle Koshak Thanks for watching.

[@magibb]

Thanks for the help man. Very informative. Might just be able to have some tunes again in a couple of hours :)

[@RobertDIY]

Mr M Gibbs Nice, thanks for watching.

[@domingoc3232]

Robert, you know your stuff! Every video and problem I've had with my 1998 V70 T5 you have fixed!!! Thumbs up and Subscribed You the Man!!!

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@Jammerz213]

Than you so much you saved me a ton of hassle quick and simple keep it up with these amazing tutorials!

[@RobertDIY]

Jammerz213 Good deal. Glad it helped.

[@grahamgordon9477]

Hey Robert I have a 1999 Volvo s70 radio is OFF and I have tried both methods neither have worked for me. Any suggestions ? Please help.

[@RobertDIY]

Some do and some don't. Most have to have the 2 hours of continuous ON with the key in the run position with the car NOT running. Just sitting there.

[@andrea77junco]

Finally worked after 4 months

[@RobertDIY]

lololol

[@taighahbee]

God bless your soul. This worked on my S40. Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome!

[@catherinevanrobaeys-guilhe1621]

Hello from France, it worked on a V 40, thank you very much.

[@RobertDIY]

catherine Van Robaeys Thanks for watching.

[@allworldmusic8270]

just saved my life, or I hope so I am getting the OFF so I will turn it on and wait two hours, hope that works.

[@RobertDIY]

It will.

[@allworldmusic8270]

@@RobertDIY Yes it worked Thankyou

[@RobertDIY]

The ignition has 4 positions, 0-I-II-III (Off-Accessory-Run-Start). You should try it in Accessory with the radio powered on for 2 hours. If that doesn't work, leave it in the Run position for 2 hours with the radio powered on. It should display CODE in one of those modes. If that does not work, ship it to me and I will see what I can do.

[@dashearhill]

Hey, Will sitting in the car on First Ignition for 2 hours kill the battery ?

[@edwardtravis1851]

Thanks! Just unlocked my radio on my 2000 c70 with your help. 👍🏿

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it helped

[@jnmfamily547]

Robert, Another great video. When we started working on our 97 volvo 850 we had to disconnect the battery to work on the interior lights.. Little did we know that would reset the radio. With the help of this video and a visit to the local volvo dealer to get the code we were able to reset it. Naturally we wrote the code down. thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

jnmfamily547 Good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

Watch the video, it tells you how to get the code.

[@RobertDIY]

That would have been fine. Should not have killed your battery unless you had lights on or something. Did you get it charged back up? Most auto parts places will do that for free. Once you do, see if the radio reads CODE.

[@bumbarakka]

I did it and it worked! Thanks a lot! Since I am Volvo owner I really like your useful shared videos! Great job!

[@RobertDIY]

***** Thanks for watching.

[@lisam7882]

how? where u driving or just left it sitting with the keys in

[@janescasteyn4748]

WOW >>>i would never have figured it out !! you were of inc readable help !! my radio is working !! first looked for the code - as you suggested { found it on the radio } then waited two hours, put the code in and >>>whalaaa !!! no expensive dealers workshop fees ect , just that !! maybe you could direct me on how to reset my central locking ?? [1999 - S40 ] ???

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you have your radio working. :) What is going on with your central locking?

[@RobertDIY]

Sgt Ret, I could NOT reply to your message, you must have some lock out setting in your account. At any rate, the radio display messages are pretty tricky. 1. code = Someone has disconnected power to the radio, now the correct code must be entered. 2. rpt = Means that you have successfully entered the WRONG code, repeat that 2 more times and you will be LOCKED OUT. Therefore, enter another DIFFERENT code. 3. oFF means that you have SUCCESSFULLY entered the the WRONG code 3 times and you are now LOCKED OUT of the radio. 4. on = You have successfully entered the CORRECT code and the radio will be useful in about 5 seconds. ;)

[@darthcollosus]

Robert DIY hey I'm curious if you have any advice. I have a 1993 Volvo 850 and I have my radio code it was working fine then all the sudden it just quit working like there is no power to it. I've pulled the radio looks like the harness is connected.

[@Turnbuckle97]

I have a 1998 Volvo s70 and it worked great! Thank you so much!

[@RobertDIY]

Matthew Turner You are welcome.

[@spunrdneck]

this is great info! thank you very much for taking the time to help!

[@RobertDIY]

spunrdneck You are welcome.

[@gregbwa1]

Thank you for the information. I found that someone wrote it on top of my radio. Excellent information.

[@SloopeyC]

Thanks Robert! It even worked on my '89 760 Turbo!

[@RobertDIY]

Cool

[@crinnitavann]

This help out a lot just brought a 96 Volvo.

[@NCOV089]

Thank you very much, It actually worked thank you.. My only problem was that my "4" would not press and I had to like bank on it with my nuckle and tu duh, it worked, ha ha, My code was also located in my glove box on my 97 850 t5

[@RobertDIY]

All Volvo's built between 1996 - 2000.

[@laurenplacher8808]

Won't leaving the key in the first position kill the battery?

[@dashearhill]

Are you able to answer this ?

[@RobertDIY]

Nice. Thanks for watching. Please watch the "Volvo 850 Post Purchase things to check" video.

[@RobertDIY]

Also, have the radio ON.

[@jeromewiedmann]

This guy is a crackup -- smart and practical, but very to earth.

[@RobertDIY]

It should. I have done it before in a V40.

[@nadiad2875]

Fantastic, Robert I love the tips, advice and just interesting

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@citizenp1765]

Love your vids robert thank you. Bought my 99 S70 at auction & sure enjoy driving it

[@RobertDIY]

They are very comfortable.

[@RobertDIY]

Sweet. Glad the code was handy.

[@rabidrabbit310]

Tried it. Back to a music filled car! Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

You are kidding right? If there was a short cut, I would have posted it. You can always go to the dealer, purchase a new radio for $750, plug it in and be good to go.

[@juanfranciscovarelaparente2076]

Robert thanks for the help as we connected more hours this morning and change to input code, put the code and is working perfect. Thanks for your help and follow with good videos. Cecilia

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it finally worked out.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@SunRai-Lawns]

Thank you😡 I was getting frustrated 😂

[@RobertDIY]

😜

[@RobertDIY]

Was the ignition on I or II. Try the other.

[@hittaz_flix954games7]

you sir are a God given gift and i appreciate you. thanks for the great tips!!

[@RobertDIY]

+Eduardo Cabrera Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@mandrill600]

You are a genius!!!... thanks from Argentina!!!.....

[@RobertDIY]

+mandrill600 thanks for watching.

[@I3lazedOne]

Awesome! Very informative! My code was on top...but I got no sound. I got it one time for a few seconds. Just bought this 95 850 Turbo for 800. Got a few issues lol

[@RobertDIY]

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