Blockpartie Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) I've searched and haven't seen this discussed on here. A popular thing to do these days is to convert your remote and key combo into one combined case with a flip key. I've seen version were the body from the later P2X models was used, but that required modifiing the circuit board to make the remote fit. In addition the buttons don't line up correctly which requires even more modification of the board or loosing the trunk opening button and panic button. But thanks to China there is now a X70 and X40 flip case available that looks factory and is adapted for 2/3/3+1 button remotes. These pictures show the 3 button version. It fits all X70 remotes without the red panic button. Build quality is okay, the plastic has a nice texture and feel to it and panel gaps are acceptable. Everything clicks together nicely so you are unlikely to have it fall apart during normal use. One really annoying thing is that the key blade is slightly loose and rattles. When looking carefully at it, the tolerances at the pivot point are to big, allowing the blade to move about 1mm at it's hinge. Some kind of wedge should stop the key from rattling. When releasing the key it snaps open with an acceptable speed, making a clunking sound when reaching the fully extended position. It locks in place in both the retracted and the extended position, apart from prying at it and damaging the mechanism it shouldn't move. Sadly the key blade doesn't stop at a 90° angle to the key base, so it's slightly at an angle. But you get what you pay for, these things are cheap. These are all the parts you get when purchasing one of these. You need to take apart the case to install your remote circuit board. Because whoever makes these things stupidly copied Volvo's design the opening to change the battery is in the wrong position and you can't really get to the battery. Or you could if you have a 4 or 5 button remote. You will have to dismantle the flip key every time you have to change the battery, which is needlesly complicated but easily done. I recommend putting some kind of bracing behind the circuit board to prevent it from flexing when pressing the button(s). On occasion I found it hard to press the trunk opening button and narrowed it down to the board flexing into the empty space instead of engaging the button. Technical info: Cars with immobilizer will have to transfer their transponder into the new case. Sadly there is only space for the '99+ transponder, '97 and '98 owners will have to get creative to install their transponder. Key blade can be cut to match your existing key. Quality is once again okay, at least the blade is mostly straight: Q&A for the usual questions: -"'98 doesn't have an immobilizer" -> EU spec cars do have one -"Can I get a used remote and key to use as parts" -> key transponders can not be reprogrammed, so you will have to use one of your own keys*. '98 remotes can be reprogrammed, '99+ can not be reprogrammed * -"Where do I buy this?" -> Ebay, look for flip key conversion Volvo 3 button or Alibaba *exceptions apply. Won't post a way to make your own keys as I don't want to be held liable when someones car goes missing. Edit: Fixed the pictures Edited August 8, 2014 by Blockpartie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piston Slapper Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 It's not hard to permenantly bypass the immobilizer on a 99+ P80... just short the ground signal of pin/terminal of the starter relay to ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIZIO AKA 1 HND MEC Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Good info ,thanks for sharing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db130 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Here are the ebay links 4-button kit 3-button kit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piston Slapper Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Here's my question... can you change the battery properly or do you have to take it completely apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockpartie Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT5M Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I bought one on the 24th, ill post how it all goes when it comes in and how it went with Volvo and cutting the key. It's just gonna be awhile. Estimated delivery Wed, Sep 03 - Mon, Sep 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I wish it were possible to do this with an 850 remote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockpartie Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Which version did you buy, 3 or 4 buttons? Would be great if you could makes pictures of the flip mechanism, the ebay pictures for the 4 button key show a metal sliding track. It might be superior to what I bought. It's entirely possible to do this with a 850 remote. In fact the whole flip key thing could have been done years ago with OEM parts if someone had connected the dots. Wouldn't have looked as pretty as this solution, but would have worked as well or better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piston Slapper Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I wish it were possible to do this with an 850 remote Sounds like someone needs to retrofit his 850 with a '98 VGLA module... time to break out the wiring diagrams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT5M Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I bought the 3 since 98. BUT I might pick up a 4 depending on how the 3 button goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's entirely possible to do this with a 850 remote. In fact the whole flip key thing could have been done years ago with OEM parts if someone had connected the dots. Wouldn't have looked as pretty as this solution, but would have worked as well or better. Care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT5M Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I remember seeing a write up about 3 years ago on how to do this using a p2 fob, but I like this plug and play option more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Some of you guys know I got one thru Amazon for $16. I'd like to know more about making this work with +99 cars that doesn't require bypassing the immobilizer or cutting the chip out of the current key. Could a real Volvo flip key w/immobilizer be used in this conversion housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockpartie Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I can make you another key NEU. Just send me one of your existing keys, and after some time I'll send you back your old and new key. Please send you old key to: Blockpartie 23, Ильинка,Москва, 103132, Россия Will PM answers to questions shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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