850 wire going to ignition switch cut

lovl850 · Post by **lovl850** » 13 Jun 2011, 18:47

So today I attempted to remove the upper and lower portions of my steering column cover in order to replace my turn signals/ cruise switch and could not get the last 2 screws out because they are sunk way in and impossible to see let alone access. So I attempted to cut a big enough hole over top of the screw hole with a drill and hole saw through the plastic and then cut away at the screw shaft to get my torx multi tool in there. I got frustrated after trying this for a while and got out my 1 ft hand saw and just started sawing the thing all the way around the cover. I eventually got it removed completely and was able to replace the switch successfully but unfortunately in the process I cut through the outer cover of what seems to be a relay of some kind right behind the wheel

Apparently this is the ignition switch.(I know, I should have been more careful around there) I noticed that after I put the new turn signal/cruise switch on the wipers, power windows and sunroof didn't work. After taking off the cover to the ignition switch I could see one of the wires was frayed and another was completely cut. Not only that but the switch replacement didn't fix my broken cruise control. How should I go about fixing this? Thanks in advance

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 13 Jun 2011, 20:31

Bummer that you tore up the collar. The torx screws nearest the steering wheel are difficult but I use a bit holder, a 1/4" extension, and a 1/4" handle and they pop out just fine. I can't recall the exact size but they are somewhere in the T-15 to T-20 size head for the screws.

I don't recall a relay behind the column cover but if you can throw up a picture we can likely help figure out what the damage is.

...Lee

lovl850 · Post by **lovl850** » 14 Jun 2011, 16:38

This is what it looks like now and I don't know which wire goes into which socket

lovl850 · Post by **lovl850** » 14 Jun 2011, 16:58

Here are some closeups of the wires and you can see one is frayed and another is cut off from that piece.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 14 Jun 2011, 18:03

That would be the electrical side of your ignition switch.
Call someone that can solder well and read wiring diagrams.
The diagrams are right here at MVS ( Thanks MVS!!! ):
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo-wiring-diagrams/
Then buy some pizza and beer. GOOD beer.
I really hope the battery is disconnected...

lovl850 · Post by **lovl850** » 14 Jun 2011, 19:56

Thanks Lee and BEJ and thanks a TON MVS for the wiring diagrams!! I do know how to solder a little so I may give it a try and I hope I can identify the pins in the wiring diagram. Im assuming that I could at least get it started and drive it albeit without window/sunroof/wiper functions if I plugged in the starter pins. Battery wasn't disconnected..but I will do that now.

Otherwise I do know someone who does know how to solder and might be able to come out this weekend for pizza and beer, really good beer that is.