Fortunately my car starts fine, but I am having ever increasing difficulty turning the key to the off position. I replaced the electrical ignition switch about six months ago, now I feel it is the key and tumbler mechanism that is rapidly failing.

I thought IPD carried these, but they seem to have less and less for the 200 series every day. No luck at FCP either. Is this a dealer only part? Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

CineMan

this should work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-1992-240-Sedan-Lock-Set-All-5-Locks-coded-to-the-same-key-4-Keys-in-set-/401240271321?hash=item5d6bc8a9d9:g:xcEAAOSwImRYSrl7&vxp=mtr

Before you replace it, have tried lubricating it? Either with graphite, or some form of spray lubricant?
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Bruce S. near D.C.

Brake parts cleaner spray (using the tiny straw provided with the can)is a safe way to clean out a lock that's stiff or jammed.

Try these guys. I've got many parts from them.
in Atlanta Ga

http://voluparts.com/

Hi CineMan. I had a similar problem on my 'other' car-not a Volvo.But it was going to be an expensive fix so I called a locksmith.He came out to my house and spent a couple hours re-doing the tumblers and charged me $100.No problem since. Make sure you get a good ,experienced one because there are some real rip-offs out there.I think that would help you though.--------------Tinkerbelle

go here

http://car-part.com/

type in .........ignition switch........and search the widest geographic area