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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / August 2006'95 850GLT Ignition switch question
Hi all, I've managed to finally figure out that several of the anomalous problems I've had are related to the ignition switch. If I jiggle the key a bit after I start the car the the turn signals work, the daytime running lights come on, the ABS light goes out, and shift lock comes off. In my mind it seems the answer is to replace the ignition switch and that means dealing with the dealer and getting new keys... please tell me I'm wrong! If this is the sort of thing that might be reparable I'll pull the steering column apart and have a look. It just seems some of the conn tion points are either worn or slightly out of alignment. Any suggestions or experiences warmly welcomed. Thanks in advance, blurp >Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >Thanks in advance, >blurp The problem you have is not with the lock, it's with the switch. The lock is the part activated by the key. The switch is the part activated by the lock. I think you WILL have to deal with the dealer since nobody else will likely carry a Volvo-specific electronic part. Were this *my* problem, I would certainly contact the dealer and find out what's involved. Chuck Fiedler Nothing but Volvo since 1974 I got my replacement ignition switch from one of the mail-order (internet) Volvo parts places for about $40. It was an easy fix: take the plastic shroud off the steering column, pull the connector off the switch, replace it, and put the shroud back together. All told, it took about 30 minutes and no, it didn't require any new keys or dealer interaction. Afterwards all the weird electrical problems were fixed. ----- -RL >>Hi all, >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Chuck Fiedler > Nothing but Volvo since 1974 Well the local jobbers want $135 for the part and I cringe at what the dealer must want. Where did you order the part? I can't find it on FCPGroton and RockAuto's shipping is $50 alone. Thanks, Boris >I got my replacement ignition switch from one of the mail-order (internet) >Volvo parts places for about $40. It was an easy fix: take the plastic [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] >> Chuck Fiedler >> Nothing but Volvo since 1974 Here it is on Eeuroparts.com for $46 (OEM Volvo part): http://www.eeuroparts.com/productdetail.aspx?searchResults=1&code=6993 I've bought from them several times and been entirely satisfied every time. I think they provide free shipping if you order more than $50. ----- -RL > Well the local jobbers want $135 for the part and I cringe at what the > dealer must want. Where did you order the part? I can't find it on [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] >>> Chuck Fiedler >>> Nothing but Volvo since 1974 Thanks Robert, but it ends up the same as Rockauto... they only ship UPS and UPS charges a $50 brokerage fee at the border (I'm in Canada). I'll keep looking for a Canadian parts supplier or one that doesn't ship UPS. Thanks! blurp >Here it is on Eeuroparts.com for $46 (OEM Volvo part): > [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] >>>> Chuck Fiedler >>>> Nothing but Volvo since 1974 > Thanks Robert, but it ends up the same as Rockauto... they only ship > UPS and UPS charges a $50 brokerage fee at the border (I'm in Canada). [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks! > blurp Indeed, UPS is a rip off for this sort of thing. If using a US company you want to find one who will ship via the postal mail. For small things the post office is much cheaper and easier to use than is UPS. I think I might have a solution for you! autohausaz.com. They show the OE Volvo ignition switch at US$62.32. I've bought from them several times and found this on their website: > US Postal Service - International > > Through agreements with many destination countries, the US Postal > > Service is also able to offer a cost-effective solution for > international shipments. Alternately, have you tried calling IPD to ask if they will do so? 800-444-6473 or 503-257-7500. Considering they are in Oregon then perhaps they are accustomed to doing business into Canada. Thaniks John, I'll give them a try and add them to my links list! Cheers, blurp >> Thanks Robert, but it ends up the same as Rockauto... they only ship >> UPS and UPS charges a $50 brokerage fee at the border (I'm in Canada). [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >800-444-6473 or 503-257-7500. Considering they are in Oregon then >perhaps they are accustomed to doing business into Canada. > I think you WILL have to deal with the dealer > since nobody else will likely carry a Volvo-specific electronic part. Electric Part. Switches are not electronic unless they "operate with the aid of many small components, esp. microchips and transistors, that control and direct an electric current". Excuse my anal comment, but I worked in the electronics industry designing electronic components for 27 years and I found an opportunity for a mini-lesson.  SignaturePardon my spam deterrent; send email to scouters@earthlink.net Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA USA http://home.earthlink.net/~scouters >> I think you WILL have to deal with the dealer >> since nobody else will likely carry a Volvo-specific electronic part. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > designing electronic components for 27 years and I found an opportunity > for a mini-lesson. "Electric Part." is not a complete sentence :). John |
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