The message to which you are about to reply is shown first. GO TO REPLY FORM



 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Key won't turn in ignition! V70-XC70

posted by  KlausC on  Sat Feb 26 11:25 CST 2011
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Fri Oct 24 10:15 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Can you turn the key to position 1 to unlock the steering? If so, it is possible to drive the car, just not very safely. Remove the plastic clam shell around the steering column, unscrew the electrical side of the ignition switch, and use a screwdriver to turn the engine on. Just remember, if the key goes to position 0, the steering wheel will lock!

The key lock is known to fail, a piece of metal breaks in the cylinder lock and prevents the key from turning. You will need to order a new lock assembly from the dealer, which includes a spare key(bonus).

You can remove the lock assembly yourself, using a punch to turn the screws counterclockwise. Drilling the screw out is not required (a real pain in the butt). Then install the new lock asseembly. The steeering wheel does not need to come off.

Klaus
--
Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.






USERNAME
Use "claim to be" below if you don't want to log in.
PASSWORD
I don't have an account. Sign me up.
CLAIM TO BE
Use only if you don't want to login (post anonymously).
ENTER CAPTCHA CODE
This is required for posting anonymously.
OPTIONS notify by email
Available only to user accounts.
SUBJECT
MODEL/YEAR
MESSAGE

DICTIONARY
LABEL(S) +
IMAGE URL *
[IMAGE LIBRARY (UPLOAD/SELECT)]

* = Field is optional.

+ = Enter space delimited labels for this post. An example entry: 240 muffler


©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.