2006 V70 key failure + other issues

TurboZed · Nov 5th, 2018, 16:20

This morning I put the key in and it would only turn to position 1. The steering lock was off, but that was it. I took the surround off the column and dismantled what i could. With the key in position 1 and the ignition switch off the end of the barrel I turned it with a screwdriver and the car started fine. However it has loads and loads of electrical issues. The front windows wont work, the mirrors wont work, the abs light is on the airbag light is on, the display says the anti skid is off. I've checked all the fuses, everything is fine. The car was running fine up and till this morning. Any ideas whats going on?
Cheers
Jim

Clan · Nov 5th, 2018, 16:26

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Originally Posted by TurboZed

This morning I put the key in and it would only turn to position 1. The steering lock was off, but that was it. I took the surround off the column and dismantled what i could. With the key in position 1 and the ignition switch off the end of the barrel I turned it with a screwdriver and the car started fine. However it has loads and loads of electrical issues. The front windows wont work, the mirrors wont work, the abs light is on the airbag light is on, the display says the anti skid is off. I've checked all the fuses, everything is fine. The car was running fine up and till this morning. Any ideas whats going on?
Cheers
Jim

You will need a new mechanical steering lock , they can be ordered to suit your original key ..
The electricals need the key in properly to depress the key sense switch . …

2.4TSE · Nov 6th, 2018, 21:24

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=steering+lock

TurboZed · Nov 9th, 2018, 14:17

I took the metal plate off the bottom of the steering lock mechanism, it pinged off and a cone shaped spring and a small cast metal tab fell out. The key now moves freely, but the steering lock is no longer functional. I replaced the metal plate with the cone spring (This works the steering lock) and everything works as normal. I did all this with the key out of the lock. When I put the lower part of the steering column bezel on I put a wad of tissue paper in the bottom of so it presses hard on the metal plate to stop it coming loose. Most of the electrical issues went away except the srs and abs issues. A reset sorted them out and the car works fine now. Thanks for the pointers and saving me a shedload of money! Total cost of this repair was £0

2.4TSE · Nov 10th, 2018, 15:08

Glad to read you're sorted, and for free. Always good.

Nov 5th, 2018, 16:20	#1
TurboZed Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 13:44 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stafford	2006 V70 key failure + other issues This morning I put the key in and it would only turn to position 1. The steering lock was off, but that was it. I took the surround off the column and dismantled what i could. With the key in position 1 and the ignition switch off the end of the barrel I turned it with a screwdriver and the car started fine. However it has loads and loads of electrical issues. The front windows wont work, the mirrors wont work, the abs light is on the airbag light is on, the display says the anti skid is off. I've checked all the fuses, everything is fine. The car was running fine up and till this morning. Any ideas whats going on? Cheers Jim

Nov 6th, 2018, 21:24	#3
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=steering+lock __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Nov 10th, 2018, 15:08	#5
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	Glad to read you're sorted, and for free. Always good. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Nov 9th, 2018, 14:17	#4
TurboZed Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 13:44 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stafford	I took the metal plate off the bottom of the steering lock mechanism, it pinged off and a cone shaped spring and a small cast metal tab fell out. The key now moves freely, but the steering lock is no longer functional. I replaced the metal plate with the cone spring (This works the steering lock) and everything works as normal. I did all this with the key out of the lock. When I put the lower part of the steering column bezel on I put a wad of tissue paper in the bottom of so it presses hard on the metal plate to stop it coming loose. Most of the electrical issues went away except the srs and abs issues. A reset sorted them out and the car works fine now. Thanks for the pointers and saving me a shedload of money! Total cost of this repair was £0

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