It wasn't pretty but I at last managed to get off the transmission lock cable plug thing off the housing. I've ordered a new housing so damaging the old one wasn't an issue. I tried a diamond dremel disc, wouldn't touch it. I tried an oscillating tool diamond cutter, wouldn't touch it. Then I read i...

This morning I at last managed to remove the second screw. Fairly mangled but I'll put new ones in anyway. I watched a video whereby someone did the same, and simply depressing the oblong block key in the top of the unit allowed the ignition key to turn and start the car. Naturally mine won't, and I...

Hmm, yours may unfortunately be past a cleaning. That's my fear also..I'll see if when I take it off if depressing the large rectangular key in the top that fits under the steering column makes things better; Two choices, it will or it won't. But I do baulk at the $500 for a tumbler. Daylight robbe...

Just went out and bought some Blaster, cleaned it out again with the contact cleaner, gave it a good spray with the Blaster, and a big fat zero. I can get about 20 degrees rotation from 0.


Well, eventually I managed to undo one of the security screws. Getting too hot to continue on the second.

6BD85234-9FDB-4AA3-8B0A-FA6D71BDD280.jpeg Sorry if it wasn’t clear…this type of dry lube may make it easier. If yet to have one not free up after a good clean and lube. I bought a little tube from Home Depot. But I'll go and get one of the ones you recommended instead. I appreciate the help, just a...

I bought some, but supposed that it should still turn without it being applied yet. No? I just went out and puffed in the powdered graphite into the key slot. Tried coaxing the key, but no luck. :| My day is getting better and better; I've just read that if I do change the tumbler (via Volvo adding ...

And that's it? I'm in the process of trying to remove the sheared screws that hold the ignition tumbler drum on. Because I read somewhere that if it's stuck on 0, it will need a new drum. Yes the S/w will turn side to side but obviously with no engine running not far. Before you tear things apart c...

I really appreciate the advice. I bought the stuff I need and will have a bash at it first thing tomorrow, it's going to hit 105 later so that's not an option. I'll let you know how I go on.

And that's it? I'm in the process of trying to remove the sheared screws that hold the ignition tumbler drum on. Because I read somewhere that if it's stuck on 0, it will need a new drum. Yes the S/w will turn side to side but obviously with no engine running not far.

I know this is an old thread and I've had to re-register having forgotten my log in details..However Mine is a 2004 V70 2.5. And the tumbler problem has been intermittent for a while, and today it really jammed up for my wife, giving her the excuse to hate it even more! I've cut the plate off, and s...