New volvo wierd ignition problem

laleebee · Post by **laleebee** » 18 Jun 2004, 19:54

Hi all,
I just bought a '94 940 turbo wagon (which I guess is not exactly new, but it is new to me). I love it!! Today is the first day that I have had it and a strange ignition problem has developed. When I stick the key into the ignition, I hear a pinging noise that doesn't go away until I turn off the car and take the key out!! It is driving me a little nuts! Has anyone out there experienced this and know how to fix it?

Thanks!!

laleebee · Post by **laleebee** » 18 Jun 2004, 19:59

BTW, it is not the engine. It is the noise that alerts you that the key is still in the ignition when the driver's side door is open.

potroast · Post by **potroast** » 18 Jun 2004, 21:06

probably a stuck door-sensor switch. I would cut the wire for the switch and see if it goes away, if so, replace the switch.