Key wont pass position I - Page 3

Phooey · Jul 6th, 2019, 14:17

Immediate problem solved. I managed to walk 2.5 miles - Big deal for me; asthmatic, leg injury from motorcycle accident and arthritis in knee - to pick up a T15 screwdriver and after a bit of a struggle managed to get the ignition component off.

The steering lock still doesn't turn but I am now able to start the engine with a screwdriver and get it to a garage to replace the steering lock!

Phooey · Jul 8th, 2019, 16:19

OK, so just for clarity.

A new steering lock unit is about £200. I can get a used one for £50 with the key. If I fit this am I right in saying that the key supplied with the lock will start the car but I'll still have to use the old key fob to lock and unlock the car?

If so, is there any way to re program the fob to lock and unlock also, or am I doomed to using two keys?

Clan · Jul 8th, 2019, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phooey

OK, so just for clarity.

A new steering lock unit is about £200. I can get a used one for £50 with the key. If I fit this am I right in saying that the key supplied with the lock will start the car but I'll still have to use the old key fob to lock and unlock the car?

If so, is there any way to re program the fob to lock and unlock also, or am I doomed to using two keys?

the key with the used lock will not start the car ..
do you have a combined folding key blade within the remote?

the remote cannot be coded to another vehicle , but the ignition key should be possible at a dealer .

Phooey · Jul 9th, 2019, 06:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

the key with the used lock will not start the car ..
do you have a combined folding key blade within the remote?

the remote cannot be coded to another vehicle , but the ignition key should be possible at a dealer .

Yes I have the folder key in the remote type. OK so buying a used one is going be a waste of time then. So no matter what happens I'll have a separate key to start it and another to lock/unlock?

ASt85 · Jul 9th, 2019, 09:35

Have you read post number 6 here which sounds very much like the key problem you have
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=171072

there's also post 1 here
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...osition&page=5

or you could try this video
https://vimeo.com/15161534

Clan · Jul 9th, 2019, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phooey

Yes I have the folder key in the remote type. OK so buying a used one is going be a waste of time then. So no matter what happens I'll have a separate key to start it and another to lock/unlock?

a new steering lock you can buy from volvo to suit your original key number , it just takes a couple of days to arrive .

Did you know you can separate the ignition key part from the remote , there is a small torx screw inside which holds them together .

pyroloxley · Jul 26th, 2019, 01:28

Had same thing happen on my xc70 in Tesco’s car park.
Separated electrical switch from mechanical key switch. Then started car with screwdriver to get it home - thankfully steering not locked. (Locking lug snapped)
Removed mechanical switch, took it apart, and a small broken lug fell out. Put it all back together without lug, and it’s now been working for close on 2 years.
Did use car for several days using screwdriver on electrical switch, - after taking off mechanical lock, and before taking it apart to find broken locking lug.
Think I’ve lost steering lock ability, (don’t notice just get in and start)(potential thief would still think it had steering lock)
Removed anti theft screws by loosening with centre punch & small chisel.
Total cost £0 and a few hrs labour.
I assume too late for Phooey but, Hope this helps someone in future.
Just noticed Phooey lives in same town as me. How did you eventually get out of problem ?

djneils98 · Jul 28th, 2019, 19:44

same thing happened to me a while back.
got it to turn in the end by a little wd40 on the key and then tapping/hitting the part where the key goes in with the end of a metal dinner knife.
the tapping was the thing that fixed it

newtonuk · Jul 29th, 2019, 09:34

I had this last week, turned out it was muck on the key. The muck had lodged in the ignition barrel as well, seemingly, so my spare key didn't work either.

I gave my key a good clean, lightly oiled it with sewing machine/hair clipper oil and slid it in and out of the lock a few times. The ignition barrel is now working like a charm (touch wood).

John Underhill · Jul 29th, 2019, 13:22

Very common issue I think!

Have a look at the solution here:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=171220

Worked for me and many others since. I’ve not had a problem since

Jul 6th, 2019, 14:17	#21
Phooey Junior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 19:42 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Pontypool	Immediate problem solved. I managed to walk 2.5 miles - Big deal for me; asthmatic, leg injury from motorcycle accident and arthritis in knee - to pick up a T15 screwdriver and after a bit of a struggle managed to get the ignition component off. The steering lock still doesn't turn but I am now able to start the engine with a screwdriver and get it to a garage to replace the steering lock! __________________ S60 2.4 D5 2006 Manual 84000 miles

Jul 8th, 2019, 16:19	#22
Phooey Junior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 19:42 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Pontypool	OK, so just for clarity. A new steering lock unit is about £200. I can get a used one for £50 with the key. If I fit this am I right in saying that the key supplied with the lock will start the car but I'll still have to use the old key fob to lock and unlock the car? If so, is there any way to re program the fob to lock and unlock also, or am I doomed to using two keys? __________________ S60 2.4 D5 2006 Manual 84000 miles

Jul 9th, 2019, 09:35	#25
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:31 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Have you read post number 6 here which sounds very much like the key problem you have https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=171072 there's also post 1 here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...osition&page=5 or you could try this video https://vimeo.com/15161534 __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Jul 9th, 2019 at 09:37.

Jul 26th, 2019, 01:28	#27
pyroloxley Dinosaur Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 02:39 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pontypool	Jammed steering lock Had same thing happen on my xc70 in Tesco’s car park. Separated electrical switch from mechanical key switch. Then started car with screwdriver to get it home - thankfully steering not locked. (Locking lug snapped) Removed mechanical switch, took it apart, and a small broken lug fell out. Put it all back together without lug, and it’s now been working for close on 2 years. Did use car for several days using screwdriver on electrical switch, - after taking off mechanical lock, and before taking it apart to find broken locking lug. Think I’ve lost steering lock ability, (don’t notice just get in and start)(potential thief would still think it had steering lock) Removed anti theft screws by loosening with centre punch & small chisel. Total cost £0 and a few hrs labour. I assume too late for Phooey but, Hope this helps someone in future. Just noticed Phooey lives in same town as me. How did you eventually get out of problem ? __________________ 2007 XC70 D5 185 auto 130k, last pre Ford influence, but half the mpg of earlier V70. 2007 V50 2.0D, Ford argh- flimsy & rusty underneath, gone. 2002 V70 D5 163 manual 140k, still in family with replacement engine (cam belt !). 1998 V50 petrol, gone. Last edited by pyroloxley; Jul 26th, 2019 at 01:39. Reason: Reread original entry.

Jul 29th, 2019, 09:34	#29
newtonuk Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 14:33 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wakefield	I had this last week, turned out it was muck on the key. The muck had lodged in the ignition barrel as well, seemingly, so my spare key didn't work either. I gave my key a good clean, lightly oiled it with sewing machine/hair clipper oil and slid it in and out of the lock a few times. The ignition barrel is now working like a charm (touch wood). __________________ Volvo V70 D5 Auto (MY05)

Jul 28th, 2019, 19:44	#28
djneils98 Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2023 21:17 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: colchester	same thing happened to me a while back. got it to turn in the end by a little wd40 on the key and then tapping/hitting the part where the key goes in with the end of a metal dinner knife. the tapping was the thing that fixed it

Jul 29th, 2019, 13:22	#30
John Underhill Junior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2024 21:21 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Didcot	Very common issue I think! Have a look at the solution here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=171220 Worked for me and many others since. I’ve not had a problem since __________________ 52 Silver V70 D5 SE Manual

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