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1991 940SE-can't turn key to Start position 900

posted by  spook on  Wed Sep 4 07:01 CST 2019
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Dear sredwine,

Hope you're well. Volvo factory keys - at least for 940s - are made of steel. I just tested mine, with a magnet, to make sure.

On 940s, it is possible to move the key to the "Start" position, while the engine is turning. I did this by error a few weeks ago. The starter's sprocket briefly touched the ring gear's teeth. I doubt much damage was done.

I think the problem you report has to do with a transmission interlock, that needs adjustment. To remove the key from my 940, I have to turn the ignition switch just far enough for the instrument cluster's lights to come on. I then move the shift lever to "R". I can then turn the key all the way to the left and remove it. I then move the shift lever to park. I'll troubleshoot this shortly.

Hope this helps.

Yours faithfully,

Spook






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