1999 XC70 key doesn't go in ignition completely

Post by **Jack Rock** » 12 Apr 2014, 20:12

New to me XC, the key doesn't go in all the way, the tumbler turns no problem and car starts up just fine. However, the key can be removed in any position. I can also start it with anything flat really as long as the key is nearby. I've read about some issues with the ignition switch but this sounds like a key tumbler issue right? If so, I suppose that's a dealer job in order to program the keys/immobilizer? I would leave it but I also can't lock my doors because it thinks there is a key in the ignition and keeps unlocking itself. Thanks for any advice.

Post by **jblackburn** » 12 Apr 2014, 21:27

Yes, that's the tumbler assembly.

The keys/car will NOT need to be reprogrammed if you order an ignition collar that fits your existing key (they will match it to your VIN number).

Post by **Jack Rock** » 13 Apr 2014, 06:37

That sounds like great news, thanks. Is it a hard job to swap it out? I guess it's safe to assume that I will have to order that ignition collar at a dealer right?

Post by **jblackburn** » 13 Apr 2014, 07:03

Cn90's writeups to the rescue!

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=34472

Post by **Jack Rock** » 13 Apr 2014, 08:21

Wow! I think it's safe to assume that if I can't find something here, I didn't look hard enough. Thanks a lot.

Post by **Jack Rock** » 22 Jul 2014, 06:00

Just to close this off... I bought a barely used tumbler from cn90 and installed it with the same results, turns out the plunger in the center of the ignition switch was preventing the key from going in. I replaced the ignition switch and solved the issue. Sure glad I didn't spring for a new tumbler at the dealer $$$

Post by **abscate** » 22 Jul 2014, 08:30

Jack - is this the same car that is having alarm trouble..????

10 meter penalty for withholding information if it is....

Post by **Jack Rock** » 22 Jul 2014, 18:19

Um... yes but I discounted them as being related after much thought because the after I got the ignition/key working properly, the alarm tripping is still a problem. I waited to post the alarm question until after I fixed the key problem.

... and I thanks for noticing my patriotic commitment to the metric system

Post by **abscate** » 23 Jul 2014, 03:57

I'm thinking these two problems are related somehow. Maybe the immobilizer ring is FUBAR or there is a bad connection in the plug?