V70 Steering: - Ingition switch

Peter D · Mar 28th, 2012, 10:11

V70 T5 2.3L. I am repeatedly haveing trouble turning the ignition on. I insert the key and it just will not turn. may be 20/40 attempts before magically it works.
I have tried WD40 and the steering lock is not on. Any Ideas. Regards Peter

vjck_uk · Mar 28th, 2012, 16:37

have you got another key you can try ?

is the car in park ?

tried easing the steering wheel either way ?

Missing Lincs · Mar 28th, 2012, 16:46

Sounds like either the lock or key or possibly both are getting worn. As said above, try another key and also the 'jiggle' and turn the wheel approach.

Jim314 · Mar 28th, 2012, 18:59

In the XC90 pages there is a discussion of the spirng loaded "relocker" pin which apparently can be removed to solve a balky lock cylinder. It is behind one of those small push in covers.

See http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=relocker+pin

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...gnition+switch

Go to post #16 here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...+switch&page=2

Peter D · Mar 29th, 2012, 08:54

Unusually I have 4 keys but all act the same. The steering lock was not engaged and if I turn the wheel so it does engage it does not change the situation. The key just will not turn. Regards Peter

Peter D · Mar 29th, 2012, 12:06

Tried the ignition this morning and it would no move. Left it a couple of hours in the sun and hey presto it worked but after 10 tries it decided not to play again. Where exactly is this pin that was mentioned. Regards Peter

Jim314 · Mar 29th, 2012, 21:04

If the link below applies, it would appear that the pin and spring are accessible from below. So if it were mine I would prise out the soft metal cap and then hope the spring and pin would fall out, maybe with jiggling or tapping. Then I would see if the lock would work.

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...ic.php?t=13514

Peter D · Mar 30th, 2012, 19:02

I blasted the barrel with 2 short shots of WD40 way down in the lock, then used a vacuum puller to suck out any debris which it did do. The key now works almost 100% just the odd hesitation. I'll see how it goes. Regards Peter

Missing Lincs · Mar 30th, 2012, 19:50

If this approach is working you might want to try something like a molybdenum based lubricant/penetrating spray which dries. WD40 is good for cleaning but not ideal for long term as it can attract further dirt.

Mar 28th, 2012, 16:37	#2
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	have you got another key you can try ? is the car in park ? tried easing the steering wheel either way ? __________________ If all else fails........read the instructions !

Mar 28th, 2012, 18:59	#4
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	In the XC90 pages there is a discussion of the spirng loaded "relocker" pin which apparently can be removed to solve a balky lock cylinder. It is behind one of those small push in covers. See http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=relocker+pin http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...gnition+switch Go to post #16 here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...+switch&page=2 __________________ 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; Mar 28th, 2012 at 19:12.

Mar 29th, 2012, 21:04	#7
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	If the link below applies, it would appear that the pin and spring are accessible from below. So if it were mine I would prise out the soft metal cap and then hope the spring and pin would fall out, maybe with jiggling or tapping. Then I would see if the lock would work. http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...ic.php?t=13514 __________________ 2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer) 2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto

Mar 30th, 2012, 19:02	#8
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	I blasted the barrel with 2 short shots of WD40 way down in the lock, then used a vacuum puller to suck out any debris which it did do. The key now works almost 100% just the odd hesitation. I'll see how it goes. Regards Peter Last edited by Peter D; Mar 30th, 2012 at 20:17.

Mar 28th, 2012, 10:11	#1
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	Ingition switch V70 T5 2.3L. I am repeatedly haveing trouble turning the ignition on. I insert the key and it just will not turn. may be 20/40 attempts before magically it works. I have tried WD40 and the steering lock is not on. Any Ideas. Regards Peter

Mar 28th, 2012, 16:46	#3
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:37 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	Sounds like either the lock or key or possibly both are getting worn. As said above, try another key and also the 'jiggle' and turn the wheel approach.

Mar 29th, 2012, 08:54	#5
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	Unusually I have 4 keys but all act the same. The steering lock was not engaged and if I turn the wheel so it does engage it does not change the situation. The key just will not turn. Regards Peter

Mar 29th, 2012, 12:06	#6
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	Tried the ignition this morning and it would no move. Left it a couple of hours in the sun and hey presto it worked but after 10 tries it decided not to play again. Where exactly is this pin that was mentioned. Regards Peter

Mar 30th, 2012, 19:50	#9
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:37 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	If this approach is working you might want to try something like a molybdenum based lubricant/penetrating spray which dries. WD40 is good for cleaning but not ideal for long term as it can attract further dirt.

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