2007 XC70 Key won't turn

Selkire_AWD · Post by **Selkire_AWD** » 07 Dec 2014, 11:08

My son just purchased a low mileage 2007 XC70 on my recommendation. He bought from the second owner and it has always been serviced by the dealer.
He has had it for 1 week and this morning the ignition key will not turn past position II.
Any ideas?

Post by **vtl** » 07 Dec 2014, 13:11

Turn/wiggle steering wheel.

deadmerelda · Post by **deadmerelda** » 07 Dec 2014, 13:19

vtl wrote:Turn/wiggle steering wheel.

This^^^^^

Selkire_AWD · Post by **Selkire_AWD** » 07 Dec 2014, 14:20

We tried that first thing. Usually when that is the cure the key won't turn at all. In this case it turns normally to position II but will not go to position III (starter contact). When in position II dash lights are on, radio and heater work etc. The only thing not working is the headlights.

Post by **vtl** » 07 Dec 2014, 14:43

It may think that transmission is not in P. Try to play with the lever.

Selkire_AWD · Post by **Selkire_AWD** » 12 Dec 2014, 21:15

He finally had it towed to the dealer and they said bad ignition lock. These things are unique to each vehicle and have to be ordered from Germany and cost $500. You would think something that expensive could last at least the first 100k miles. His total cost for the first 2 weeks of owning a Volvo will be something over $600 plus towing, 50+ miles.

Does anyone know what year they started using this anti theft ignition lock? I hope my 2004 XC70 doesn't have it.

Post by **vtl** » 12 Dec 2014, 21:30

It's possible to disassemble ignition lock and remove locking ring, which eventually wears out and causes this problem. $0 apparently, only your time.

Selkire_AWD · Post by **Selkire_AWD** » 13 Dec 2014, 20:23

Thanks VTL, is there instructions for this anywhere?

Post by **vtl** » 13 Dec 2014, 20:55

Selkire_AWD wrote:Thanks VTL, is there instructions for this anywhere?

Yes. http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread ... eplacement
According to http://www.drive2.ru/b/4899916394579114951/ (google translate it) you can remove steering wheel lock part.