S70 t5 odd problem...

cjbmustang · Post by **cjbmustang** » 28 Nov 2011, 17:48

When I pull the key out of the ignition, the dome light(s) should turn on. As of about 2 weeks ago, I noticed when I pulled the key out, the lights flicked on and off and the doors locked. Thought it may have been a fluke, but it's been doing it a lot more frequently. During the summer, the chime also stayed on a few times while driving until I got where I was going and pulled the key out. Jiggling it did nothing. Which reminds me of another symptom; When I turn on the engine, the lights/HVAC blower/etc do not work until i twist the key back slightly.

What part am I looking at replacing?

I used to be able to turn the key to the off position and keep rotating a few years ago...some reason that stopped.

Thanks,

Chris

edit: it's a 1998

Post by **rspi** » 28 Nov 2011, 18:19

Ignition switch, this happens to 960's all the time.
http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-260- ... ues-56256/

Post by **jblackburn** » 28 Nov 2011, 18:47

Hmm, it sounds like both parts of the ignition switch are going. The key spinning around is the mechanical part (tumbler/steering lock); the having to twitch the key, etc for the electrical stuff is the electrical portion of the ignition to the left of the steering column/

A bit of graphite lock spray and putting the key in and out of the ignition can free up the little tab inside that keeps the key in or turns the lights on/off if you don't want to yet take on the problem of replacing the whole tumbler if the key isn't spinning around in place.

cjbmustang · Post by **cjbmustang** » 28 Nov 2011, 20:20

i guess things are bound to go after 300K miles...

thanks guys

cjbmustang · Post by **cjbmustang** » 07 Dec 2011, 16:38

I'm now in a parking lot and my key will not turn past the first notch on the ignition. If I take the column apart is there anyway to bypass this? Or is the tumbler the culprit? P.s. I'm angry.

Post by **JRL** » 07 Dec 2011, 16:41

You need a new ignition lock/cylinder
If you want the same key as the doors you need to order it from Volvo, they are made in Sweden and sent.
Takes about a week to 10 days and at retail not that cheap.
Sort of a messy hour or so job, you have to drill out the old lock, (very carefully)

cjbmustang · Post by **cjbmustang** » 07 Dec 2011, 19:19

i hit the ignition lock with a socket wrench and it works. i sprayed some graphite lubricant in there also. seems smooth. can't wait for it to do it again! (sarcasm)

cjbmustang · Post by **cjbmustang** » 07 Dec 2011, 19:47

i take it i want this part?

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/produ ... rm=8626325

Lock cylinder set
column lock. For this part number the lock cylinder will be delivered with ordered combination, but with no key.

how do i figure out the order combination?

Post by **rspi** » 07 Dec 2011, 19:58

Sounds like you need more than one part buy I would try this one first and go from there:
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/p ... ory_id/199

applcor · Post by **applcor** » 07 Dec 2011, 19:59

Your local dealer can provide the combo on the lock - via the VIN number (providing no one has changed them before...) I an S70 and V70 that had those symptoms, a little graphite spray fixed both of them. The tumbler being sticky can cause the switch to not return to the ON position and hence the need to 'jiggle' it. The trick is to use a little, I spray the key and give the lock a shot, then do the funky with the key a few times to mix it up good.... Usually works and is a whole lot less $$