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Ignition Key Stuck in Position 3 200 1981

posted by  81242DLB21FCA on  Sat Apr 20 00:35 CST 2024
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1981 242DL B21F AW55

My ignition key, which is very warn has gotten stuck in position 3. So, I can't turn the car off or remove the key. I'm have to shut off power to the ignition or fuel system and hope no body notices the key left in the ignition while I'm gone.

The key will turn to the start position (4) and crank and start the engine. The key will not turn back to positions 2 or 1 (off). So I can't remove the key. I've tried to jiggle the steering wheel, but no results. This 1981 model does not affect the shift leaver or anything else as far as I know.

I have the Volvo Green manuals and they say the entire upper half of the steering column has to come out. This involves drilling out two screws under the dash and disconnecting the steering shaft U-joint in the engine compartment. Plus I don't have a garage to work in.

I'm thinking of cutting the key off and just drilling out the whole damn lock. Then I guess I'd use a screw driver or something to start the car. A few months ago I changed the electrical switch on the back of the lock. What a pain!

Anyone have this problem and what did you do?






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