General: 70: - Ignition Lock !!

278GTW · Sep 22nd, 2008, 18:58

Hi to all

i have owned a 1998 R reg S70 for about 3 months now and noticed this weekend that sometimes when i place the ignition key in the lock to start the engine, the key spins freely in its barrel.

This only happens when the steering lock is on [ie the steering wheel is locked]

if i take out the key wobble the steering wheel ..re-insert the key it engages first time, unlock steering wheel and starts car.

Question :

Is this normal ?
Is the ignition barrel buggered ?
Is it a quick fix that i can do ?
Will WD40 work ?

Cheers to anyone that can help

Geoff

Clan · Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:15

This is supposed to happen if the wrong key is used to prevent the lock being forced in a theft attempt . But if you are using the correct key then it is faulty . I would renew it before you get stranded .

278GTW · Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:47

Cheers Clan...do you mean replace the key or the ignition barrel or both.

As far as i know the keys are original and it happens with both the main key and the spare key.

Any thoughts ?

278GTW · Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

This is supposed to happen if the wrong key is used to prevent the lock being forced in a theft attempt . But if you are using the correct key then it is faulty . I would renew it before you get stranded .

Cheers Clan...do you mean replace the key or the ignition barrel or both.

As far as i know the keys are original and it happens with both the main key and the spare key.

Any thoughts ?

Clan · Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:53

Just replace the steering column lock , the keys are ok if they fit :-)

278GTW · Sep 22nd, 2008, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

Just replace the steering column lock , the keys are ok if they fit :-)

do you know if it is a simple job that can be done diy...or am i talking a garage job.

Also, how do marry up the door keys with ignition keys or do you end up with keys for door and ignition.

Cheers

Geoff

PS...where do i get steering colume lock from ?

Clan · Sep 22nd, 2008, 21:28

The Ign key is , or should be the same as the door , you buy the lock from your volvo dealer , order it with the same key number as you already have ...
It is best to take the steering column out as there is a sheared off security bolt ( or two ) to drill out .

Abdul · Jan 8th, 2009, 12:30

do u buy a lock or do u have to buy the hole steering column thanks

adamsky01 · Jan 8th, 2009, 16:45

some times they can be taped out with a punch and hamer on the dome of the security nut also order to replacement nuts

Sep 22nd, 2008, 18:58	#1
278GTW New Member Last Online: May 26th, 2014 08:20 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macclesfield	Ignition Lock !! Hi to all i have owned a 1998 R reg S70 for about 3 months now and noticed this weekend that sometimes when i place the ignition key in the lock to start the engine, the key spins freely in its barrel. This only happens when the steering lock is on [ie the steering wheel is locked] if i take out the key wobble the steering wheel ..re-insert the key it engages first time, unlock steering wheel and starts car. Question : Is this normal ? Is the ignition barrel buggered ? Is it a quick fix that i can do ? Will WD40 work ? Cheers to anyone that can help Geoff

Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:15	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	This is supposed to happen if the wrong key is used to prevent the lock being forced in a theft attempt . But if you are using the correct key then it is faulty . I would renew it before you get stranded . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:53	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Just replace the steering column lock , the keys are ok if they fit :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 22nd, 2008, 21:28	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The Ign key is , or should be the same as the door , you buy the lock from your volvo dealer , order it with the same key number as you already have ... It is best to take the steering column out as there is a sheared off security bolt ( or two ) to drill out . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 22nd, 2008, 19:47	#3
278GTW New Member Last Online: May 26th, 2014 08:20 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macclesfield	Cheers Clan...do you mean replace the key or the ignition barrel or both. As far as i know the keys are original and it happens with both the main key and the spare key. Any thoughts ?

Jan 8th, 2009, 12:30	#8
Abdul abdul Last Online: Feb 24th, 2017 20:19 Join Date: May 2006 Location: manchester	do u buy a lock or do u have to buy the hole steering column thanks

Jan 8th, 2009, 16:45	#9
adamsky01 back for now Last Online: Aug 17th, 2016 21:48 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gone	some times they can be taped out with a punch and hamer on the dome of the security nut also order to replacement nuts

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