Ignition tumbler experience

Post by **IVIUSTANG** » 06 Jan 2010, 15:43

Sadly www.myvolvopartsonline.com does not allow me to sign up to their website as they only have the shipping/billing option set to allow American customers only. A shame.

- Jesse

Post by **OEMVolvoParts** » 07 Jan 2010, 08:54

I just got back from talking to the Internet manager and he said he is willing to ship the part to the great white north

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It might not say on our page, but we will ship to you. 8626325 is the correct part number for a coded ignition lock on the 1998 S/V70. We order the key off your vin number. Please contact again.

Bill S70 T5 · Post by **Bill S70 T5** » 08 Mar 2010, 20:42

I had the exact same thing on my 98 V70R. you can buy the replacement lock assy and the keys will work on your doors because they match the lock to your VIN.
The work of changing it however is a little more complex, if you don't mind spending the time with a cold chisel and a hammer it shouldnt be a prob. I decided I just didn't have a whole day (my calc on how long I'd end up doing the job) so gave it to my local "Stealership" but, sarcasm aside, they did a great job in around 4 hrs.

I decided to just go ahead and get it done after a similar situation where I'm sitting in a parking lot trying to go home and the key just spins. Yep it does come back when it feels like it but I couldn't afford to be stuck.
Cost me $260 which was a lot but in the long run was worth doing just for the reliability.

Good luck

Post by **IVIUSTANG** » 24 Nov 2010, 00:07

Not to revive a dead horse but I have an update on this whole scenario. The tricks to make the key turn the lock properly finally failed on my yesterday. I was at a gas station trying for an hour to get it to go. Finally it did. I am going to Denver today and as a result did not want any mishaps. So me being the last minute under pressure person that I am I pulled off a switch of the tumbler mechanism in the late hours of the evening. Fortunately I had bought the part 2 years ago when I first had this problem and left it sitting around.

Here is what I learned.

1. I don't know what the casing and bolts are made of but they are tough. No drill bit I had could touch the bolt or the casing to any signifigant degree.

2. So out came my trusty 4.5" angle grinder and within 2 minutes I had the bolt and casing cut on one side. Realizing the steel had been tempered to be very hard and thus potentially brittle; I pried the side I had cut and managed to snap off the other side! For all of you who are not scared to put a 13,000 RPM grinding disc 1 inch from their dash at full speed, this is by far the quickest method!

3. I also found that pinning the electronic reel thing with a screwdriver is 100% unnescesary and simply confusing. Simply turn your wheel straight when you take it off and dont spin the unit when it is taken off. I spun it just to learn how it worked and it is no big issue, it doesn't have recoil so it stays where it is left. Still important to have it oriented right though; it takes human ineptitude to mess it up though

- Jesse

Post by **cn90** » 24 Nov 2010, 11:08

I ordered my Ignition Tumbler through Waltrip Volvo in TN.
It should be here early December.
I will post an easy DIY!

Post by **erikv11** » 24 Nov 2010, 11:28

cn90 wrote: I will post an easy DIY!

Excellent!

rjpalmdesert · Post by **rjpalmdesert** » 12 Jan 2011, 23:49

seems like this is happening a lot in January 2011..mine is doing the same thing on 98 c70, I just rocked locked steering colum back and forth and spin key until it catches..I may be doing more harm then good but will replace soon...

Post by **cn90** » 13 Jan 2011, 09:16

cn90 wrote:...I will post an easy DIY!

Ooops,

I for got to post an update. Here is the DIY, very easy if you follow the steps.

DIY: 1998 Volvo V70 Ignition Switch & Cylinder Lock
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=34472

Post by **cn90** » 13 Jan 2011, 09:19

IVIUSTANG wrote:....Here is what I learned.

1. I don't know what the casing and bolts are made of but they are tough. No drill bit I had could touch the bolt or the casing to any signifigant degree.

2. So out came my trusty 4.5" angle grinder and within 2 minutes I had the bolt and casing cut on one side....

3. I also found that pinning the electronic reel thing with a screwdriver is 100% unnescesary and simply confusing....

IVIUSTANG,

As I mentioned in the DIY above, none of the steps #1-3 is necessary! No need to drill, no need to remove the steering wheel.
All you need is a nail set (center punch) and a small hammer.
Read the DIY!

befarrer · Post by **befarrer** » 06 Jul 2020, 09:28

I need to do this repair on my 98. My lock tumbler spins if given too much force, removed steering wheel lock helped, but my tumbler was starting to stick in the start position, so I added a start button. Dealer wants $500 for a coded lock, which I was going to do since it came with some keys. Locksmith charged me $80 to cut a key (non chipped) due to the unique key style. Lucked out and found a key in the ignition of a 98 v70, and it worked perfectly, just need to install it. But I'm surprised prices have doubled in 10 years, but it might be the Alberta markup.

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