Ignition Switch Observations, 98 V70

oki-inu · Post by **oki-inu** » 18 Mar 2007, 13:54

I have the ignition switch spinning problem and was looking into the difficulty of doing the replacement myself. The electrical portion is unbelievably easy to remove, take off the plastic housing, remove the connector and two T20 screws. Wish that was my problem.

When I remove the electrical portion and turn the key, it works perfectly - every time. Put the switch back and it spins. Used a screwdriver to turn the electrical portion and it works fine. Put it back, it spins. What's up with that? I can drive the car until I fix the problem by leaving the switch out and starting with a screwdriver.

What's the point of the heavy security on the mechanical side of the switch if I can so easily remove the electrical portion and start the car? Times like this I wish I had a GM. Did I just say that?

oki-inu · Post by **oki-inu** » 18 Mar 2007, 22:49

Well, you need the key to unlock the steering wheel and when I started the car tonight the key spun again, but only twice. So, I guess the problem IS the mechanical portion. If I do it myself I'll take some pictures or video for YouTube.

oki-inu · Post by **oki-inu** » 21 Mar 2007, 14:52

My not-so-local Volvo dealer says $161.45 for the coded ignition lock w/o keys. I have to go to the dealer to prepay the order.

I also noticed the contact unit (reel) has 3 crumbled mounts. Since it must come off to replace the lock I will need a new one, $191.89 says the dealer.

Couldn't find an alternate source until I found out it is also called a clockspring and I can order one for $158.31 w/shipping.

Will go the the dealer Friday to order the ignition lock.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 21 Mar 2007, 23:07

Find out the part numbers you need and call by phone www.fcpgroton.com They can get any Volvo part for you at a savings.

oki-inu · Post by **oki-inu** » 22 Mar 2007, 23:42

Thanks, I just emailed them. I have bought from them in the past and I like their service, didn't think to ask them about these parts since they're not on the site.

oki-inu · Post by **oki-inu** » 14 May 2007, 02:59

Took me a while to get back here but this is what happened.

I got the ignition locked changed. It took a week to get the lock and one false start when I discovered I would need a long T30 socket to get the airbag off. The short socket will not fit and I couldn

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 May 2007, 17:13

Glad it worked out for you....do you have pictures?