S70 key problems.

kwk · Mar 10th, 2012, 15:00

Sorry if this has been asked before. My 97 plate S70 won't lock or unlock with the key. It works fine with the remote but all 3 keys do not.
All keys work in the ignition. Any help would be appreciated.

stuartvolvo · Mar 10th, 2012, 15:07

could be that somebody has changed the ignition barrell, so you have got 3 keys for the barrell, and they do not work the door locks.
Another possible reason is taht the door lock has seized, and will require stripped down, cleaned, lubricated and put back together.

spandelly · Mar 10th, 2012, 15:08

You probably have a stuck wafer in the barrel. its common for cars with remote locking as they dont get used. the easiest solution is to get some graphite powder and apply that to the lock then push your key in and out a few times and see if that loosens it. if you cant find graphite powder then crush a pencil thoroughly and a blow that into the lock and repeatedly put the key in and out till its free. If that doesnt work then you will have to strip down the barrel and clean it.

kwk · Mar 10th, 2012, 15:59

Thanks for the quick replies. I'll try to clean it. I know that the lock set is original.

Mar 10th, 2012, 15:00	#1
kwk Senior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2017 19:04 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: neath	S70 key problems. Sorry if this has been asked before. My 97 plate S70 won't lock or unlock with the key. It works fine with the remote but all 3 keys do not. All keys work in the ignition. Any help would be appreciated.

Mar 10th, 2012, 15:07	#2
stuartvolvo Trader Last Online: May 1st, 2022 13:40 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Muirkirk View Photos By: stuartvolvo	keys could be that somebody has changed the ignition barrell, so you have got 3 keys for the barrell, and they do not work the door locks. Another possible reason is taht the door lock has seized, and will require stripped down, cleaned, lubricated and put back together. __________________ Volvo V70 T5 Estate - Strut Brace, Pollen Filter, Polly Mounts, Tinted Windows, Upgraded Discs, 17in Wheels, Stainless exhaust, Overhaulled turbo & wast gate, ecu remap, k&n filter, white injectors = 380+ bhp.

Mar 10th, 2012, 15:08	#3
spandelly Master Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2013 20:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: manchester	You probably have a stuck wafer in the barrel. its common for cars with remote locking as they dont get used. the easiest solution is to get some graphite powder and apply that to the lock then push your key in and out a few times and see if that loosens it. if you cant find graphite powder then crush a pencil thoroughly and a blow that into the lock and repeatedly put the key in and out till its free. If that doesnt work then you will have to strip down the barrel and clean it.

Mar 10th, 2012, 15:59	#4
kwk Senior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2017 19:04 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: neath	Thanks for the quick replies. I'll try to clean it. I know that the lock set is original.

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