Steering: - S80 Steering locked

mcflick · Jan 29th, 2016, 22:05

Does anyone have a solution to my steering lock problem. As I was getting out of the car, I steadied myself on the steering wheel. As I did this it turned clockwise and I heard a click. On inserting the key back in the ignition, I found i couldn't get it to turn. The steering wheel would not move back in an anti clockwise movement either. There is no problem putting the key in and out off ignition and the lights work and doors all lock/unlock with the key fob.
Thanks.

savabill · Jan 30th, 2016, 10:46

Move the steering wheel left and right and turn the key at the same time.

Clan · Jan 30th, 2016, 11:25

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Originally Posted by mcflick

Does anyone have a solution to my steering lock problem. As I was getting out of the car, I steadied myself on the steering wheel. As I did this it turned clockwise and I heard a click. On inserting the key back in the ignition, I found i couldn't get it to turn. The steering wheel would not move back in an anti clockwise movement either. There is no problem putting the key in and out off ignition and the lights work and doors all lock/unlock with the key fob.
Thanks.

If you can't free the lock the only answer is a new one , your dealer can order one to suit your original keys ...

Jim314 · Jan 31st, 2016, 16:29

Is the steering wheel locked on-centre (wheels straight ahead) or off-centre? This may be irrelevant, but I'd just like to know.

If it is locked by your turning the wheel CW until it locked, then you would normally release it by turning the wheel further CW hard and holding it whilst turning the ignition key to position 1 or 2 to disengage the steering wheel lock.

If this doesn't work, then it could be that the mechanism in the ignition lock happened to break at the moment you turned the wheel. In that case, you would be facing working on the ignition lock or replacing it..

One other possibility might be to jack up the front so that the front wheels are off the ground and have someone apply turning force to one or the other wheel. Just a thought . . .

One other possibility is with the wheels on the ground to get someone strong to push hard sideways against the front end whilst you are attempting to turn the key and free the steering wheel. I think in your case the pushing should be on the right side, pushing to the left. If you don't have a rugby forward available for this, you could insert the front tow eye and apply lateral force using a cable to another vehicle or to a fixed object using a mechanical advantage set-up.

myfirstv70 · Feb 2nd, 2016, 06:20

I've had this before (probably not on a Volvo even)....when turning the ignition key (don't force it!) pull the steering wheel in the direction you steadied yourself (I'm guessing anti-clockwise) and you should unload the resistance in the steering system. Sometimes the system 'winds-up' like a spring ie the stiffness/ deformation of the tyre walls being held back by the lock. The steering wheel might need a good pull but go easy on the key......
HTH,
Nobby

savabill · Feb 2nd, 2016, 10:59

I don't know if the OP has got this sorted. He hasn't been on the forum since his original post.

psautomotive · Nov 14th, 2019, 21:37

https://youtu.be/B0HTbDftz30

barrybritcher · Nov 14th, 2019, 21:43

LOL OP discovered steering lock. Maybe indicators next

Jan 29th, 2016, 22:05	#1
mcflick New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2016 23:39 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Falkirk	S80 Steering locked Does anyone have a solution to my steering lock problem. As I was getting out of the car, I steadied myself on the steering wheel. As I did this it turned clockwise and I heard a click. On inserting the key back in the ignition, I found i couldn't get it to turn. The steering wheel would not move back in an anti clockwise movement either. There is no problem putting the key in and out off ignition and the lights work and doors all lock/unlock with the key fob. Thanks.

Jan 30th, 2016, 10:46	#2
savabill Master Member Last Online: Today 07:58 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Move the steering wheel left and right and turn the key at the same time. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Jan 31st, 2016, 16:29	#4
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	Is the steering wheel locked on-centre (wheels straight ahead) or off-centre? This may be irrelevant, but I'd just like to know. If it is locked by your turning the wheel CW until it locked, then you would normally release it by turning the wheel further CW hard and holding it whilst turning the ignition key to position 1 or 2 to disengage the steering wheel lock. If this doesn't work, then it could be that the mechanism in the ignition lock happened to break at the moment you turned the wheel. In that case, you would be facing working on the ignition lock or replacing it.. One other possibility might be to jack up the front so that the front wheels are off the ground and have someone apply turning force to one or the other wheel. Just a thought . . . One other possibility is with the wheels on the ground to get someone strong to push hard sideways against the front end whilst you are attempting to turn the key and free the steering wheel. I think in your case the pushing should be on the right side, pushing to the left. If you don't have a rugby forward available for this, you could insert the front tow eye and apply lateral force using a cable to another vehicle or to a fixed object using a mechanical advantage set-up. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer) 2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto Last edited by Jim314; Jan 31st, 2016 at 17:14.

Feb 2nd, 2016, 06:20	#5
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Today 07:41 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	Fingers crossed I've had this before (probably not on a Volvo even)....when turning the ignition key (don't force it!) pull the steering wheel in the direction you steadied yourself (I'm guessing anti-clockwise) and you should unload the resistance in the steering system. Sometimes the system 'winds-up' like a spring ie the stiffness/ deformation of the tyre walls being held back by the lock. The steering wheel might need a good pull but go easy on the key...... HTH, Nobby

Feb 2nd, 2016, 10:59	#6
savabill Master Member Last Online: Today 07:58 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	I don't know if the OP has got this sorted. He hasn't been on the forum since his original post. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Nov 14th, 2019, 21:37	#7
psautomotive New Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2019 21:37 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA	Volvo xc70 Steering Wheel Locked No Ignition Fix [SOLVED] https://youtu.be/B0HTbDftz30

Nov 14th, 2019, 21:43	#8
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	LOL OP discovered steering lock. Maybe indicators next __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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