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Ignition Switch 700 1989

posted by  someone claiming to be Peter S. on  Wed Jan 31 14:19 CST 2001 [RELATED]

The problem is that my ignition key is stuck in the cylinder (which I removed from the steering column with suprising ease). It all started with an erratic "start" condition. Sometimes my daughter's '89 760 Turbo wagon will fire right up, and sometimes it won't. This is the second fuel pump relay in 6 years and I still have an inkling that there is something I'm missing. Hence, I attempt to clean the ignition switch with aerosol contact cleaner (Radio Shack). Hey, it's worked on power seat & window switches, but I did not know that the electric portion of the ignition switch is physically seperate from the key/tumbler area. The key goes in, but the key no come out! !@#$%^&* The factory manual shows how to remove the cylinder,but is of no help with removing a seemingly impacted key. Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.







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    Re: Ignition Switch 700 1989

    posted by  someone claiming to be Peter S on  Fri Feb 2 01:40 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    The fix was taking the cylinder with impacted key to the local dealer who is ordering a new key and cylinder from a vendor in CA. Price about $53.00.

    Since I suspected the ignition switch of erratic operation, I also purchased a new Volvo part (about $50.00).Interestingly, the replacement key& cylinder only come with one key, additional copies cost $22.00, cut by dealer.

    Thanks for taking the time to respond. This site is amazing. BTW, I got hooked on these cars 30 years ago when my girlfriend (now wife) purchased a "65 122S wagon for $600.00. Thanks again for all the advice.







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    Re: Ignition Switch 700 1989

    posted by  someone claiming to be rl on  Thu Feb 1 04:16 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    You're actually lucky to have the cylinder and key in hand. Most times you can't get the cylinder out of the steering column because the key is jammed in the wrong position.

    At this point, if I were you, I'd take the unit to a locksmith that has experience with laser-cut keys and get them to open it up. You'll likely find that one or more of the waffers (no pins in there) are bend. Get them replaced and then order a new key from Volvo.

    The locksmith who repaired mine advised me that since the tolorences are so tight within those ignition cylinder, that a slighly worn key will usually cause the problem.

    Good luck!







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    Re: Ignition Switch 700 1989

    posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Wed Jan 31 14:57 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Most painless solution would be to order a coded lock cylinder from the dealer and just replace it. You will also avoid the eventual "key won't turn" problem 760's are prone to. When that happens, you have to drill out the tumblers in order to replace the cylinder. Pick up a NEW cylinder and switch and be happy. By the way, if you don't mind having a seperate key for the ignition, a non matching cylinder can be had quicker and a little cheaper.






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