Ignition key sticky

blunders · Jun 13th, 2014, 20:09

Hi folks, I have a problem with the ignition barrel on my 2003 V70. I went to turn the key in the ignition and it would not go past position 3. I took the key out and gave the barrel a squirt of WD40 and the key will now start the car but it is now very stiff and I have to make sure the I turn it back slightly so that the starter is not continually engaged. Has anyone else had the same problems and if so how did you get arround it?

myfirstv70 · Jun 13th, 2014, 20:41

Use the search facility on here - this problem is quite common and well documented.......
HTH,
Nobby

andybird · Jun 19th, 2014, 18:49

Wd40 is not a good idea in any type of lock.

Get some proper graphite powder , put a drop on the key and insert into lock, repeat a few times and all should be fine.

Rooster · Jun 19th, 2014, 23:06

I would get a new barrel ordered to key number before yours fails totally as it can take dealers 3 days to get them,

Plus the recovery fee when yours fails totally and leaves you stuck,

Jim314 · Jun 23rd, 2014, 17:04

Do a search on this. There is a thread on the V70 and a long thread on the XC90 section on 'ignition switch won't turn past position I.

If you loosen the steel rectangle on the bottom of the pot metal case of the ignition lock housing, you might free up the lock. If you want more information, reply.

Jun 13th, 2014, 20:09	#1
blunders Junior Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2019 09:18 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kent	Ignition key sticky Hi folks, I have a problem with the ignition barrel on my 2003 V70. I went to turn the key in the ignition and it would not go past position 3. I took the key out and gave the barrel a squirt of WD40 and the key will now start the car but it is now very stiff and I have to make sure the I turn it back slightly so that the starter is not continually engaged. Has anyone else had the same problems and if so how did you get arround it?

Jun 19th, 2014, 23:06	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	I would get a new barrel ordered to key number before yours fails totally as it can take dealers 3 days to get them, Plus the recovery fee when yours fails totally and leaves you stuck, __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jun 23rd, 2014, 17:04	#5
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	Do a search on this. There is a thread on the V70 and a long thread on the XC90 section on 'ignition switch won't turn past position I. If you loosen the steel rectangle on the bottom of the pot metal case of the ignition lock housing, you might free up the lock. If you want more information, reply. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer) 2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto

Jun 13th, 2014, 20:41	#2
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:24 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	Use the search facility on here - this problem is quite common and well documented....... HTH, Nobby

Jun 19th, 2014, 18:49	#3
andybird andybird Last Online: Jan 31st, 2017 22:04 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hartley, Kent	Wd40 is not a good idea in any type of lock. Get some proper graphite powder , put a drop on the key and insert into lock, repeat a few times and all should be fine.

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