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Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

posted by  rsmigel on  Mon Jan 19 07:40 CST 2015
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There's lots of information related to the chime ringing all the time with the door closed but my car only chimes with the door open with the key either in or out of the ignition lock. It's as if the locking mechanism can't sense the key in the lock. I have no other issues with lights or anything else and the battery does not seem to be draining when parked. The chime turns off with the door shut.

Does my tumbler need to be replaced or the electrical switch on the driver's door side of the steering column, or ???








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    Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

    posted by  rsmigel on  Mon May 30 06:26 CST 2016
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    OK fellas, this is getting serious now. Wifey wants to look at buying another vehicle now that chiming is continuing ("who knows what's wrong with that car") and turbo isn't providing enough boost (another issue...)

    Any other advice on the chime? The lock tumbler and electronic switch on the left side of the steering column have been replaced.

    Thx in advance.








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      Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

      posted by  B.B. on  Tue May 31 09:15 CST 2016
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      Here's what to try, and wont take long:

      with the the car off, and key chiming,
      remove one at a time (and replace afterwards)
      Fuse 15
      Fuse 28
      Fuse 17

      Note what happens to the chime with each fuse out, and post back.

      My hunch: It might be the relay 2/5 marked "212"
      lower level in the main fuse block. If you have access to a boneyard
      donor car, it's easy to get. Just remember your little Torx bits

      Bill







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        Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

        posted by  rsmigel on  Sat Jun 4 10:52 CST 2016
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        Pulling fuse #17 only had an effect turning off the chime. Pulling the other two had no effect.

        And when #17 was pulled, the dome lights remained on.

        Again, this is with key out and door open. Both the tumbler and electronic switch behind tumbler were replaced with new parts.








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          F17 kills chime 850 1994

          posted by  B.B. on  Sat Jun 4 20:33 CST 2016
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          Fuse 17 gets powered direct from the ignition switch pin "S"
          Pin S is supposed to have no 12VDC with the key out.


          Your new ignition switch is shorted Pin S to Pin 30.
          or the wires to those pins are shorted in the connecter or harness.

          You can check the switch with an Ohm-meter: with the key out
          there should be no connection from pin 30 to pin S


          Bill







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          Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

          posted by  KlausC on  Sat Jun 4 12:59 CST 2016
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          Fuse #17 is only for the chime, nothing else, so you are safe keeping it out and saving it for a spare.

          No idea why the chime goes on when the key is out of the lock. Unless there is a short somewhere.


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          Keeping it running is better than buying new








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    Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Feb 5 15:09 CST 2016
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    http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35376

    I like the shot of WD40 in the key lock to free the switch. And the fuse to the dome light.
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      Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

      posted by  KlausC on  Mon May 30 13:44 CST 2016
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      Does the dome light come on when the door is opened?

      You could remove the relay on the firewall or destroy the chime box (do not unplug it).

      I assumed you sprayed the key lock.
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      Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

      posted by  rsmigel on  Wed Feb 10 16:18 CST 2016
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      The dome light functions correctly. Are you saying that removing the fuse stops the chime? If so, then my dome light stops working, correct?








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      Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

      posted by  rsmigel on  Wed Feb 10 16:16 CST 2016
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      I tried the oil with the old mechanical switch and it didn't stop the chime. That's why I replaced the switch itself.








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    Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

    posted by  rsmigel on  Fri Feb 5 13:33 CST 2016
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    Late follow-up on this problem... I replaced the mechanical key switch and the electrical switch shown above. The chime still rings with the key out of the ignition and door open. The chime goes out when the door is shut.

    What part do I replace next?








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    Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 19 16:44 CST 2015
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    There is wiring at the tumbler that might be shorted or worn. It is not the electrical switch.

    Of course, if you played around with the wires under the dash, we are not liable for anything!!!
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    Ignition chime rings with key out 850 1994

    posted by  someone claiming to be dg on  Mon Jan 19 12:57 CST 2015 [RELATED]

    for now you can just pull the fuse for the door chime.







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