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2000 S70,dead battery,possible ingition switch problem?

posted by  hammerhead on  Sat Sep 5 03:49 CST 2009
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Yesterday after work the key became stuck in the ignition. After jiggling it for a minute or 2 it came out. It still did not move as freely as it usually does. I put some graphite inside and it seemed to loosen it up quite well this morning however, the warning bell continued to sound as if I had opened the car with the key in the igitnion. The battery was dead this morning also. Is it time for a new ignition switch? If so how difficult are they to install?

Thanks,

Mike







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    2000 S70,dead battery,possible ingition switch problem?

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Sep 5 17:13 CST 2009
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    The keyed portion of the switch is installed with break off screws and locktite. The screws have to be drilled out. A corded drill is needed, the battery type will drain before the hole is made. A 45degree bit will make things easier.
    You will also need a trip to the dealer for new key programming. The lock must be ordered from Sweden, through the dealer.

    A dead battery will cause all of the other symptoms. I suggest trickle charging the battery, with both cables disconnected, about 24 hours. And then play it by ear.

    Klaus
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