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ignition switch S60 2004

posted by  someone claiming to be Paul on  Tue Oct 21 11:45 CST 2008 [RELATED]

I can turn the key as far as the acc. position ,but not enough to start car.
(turn the wheel every which way),
Does this sound like the switch needs replacing.
Also, please list a sight that details changing out an S60 switch, thanks








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    ignition switch S60 2004

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Oct 22 05:12 CST 2008
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    Somewhere on this board, I remember others who have had the same problem... the key gets stuck.
    Try turning the key harder (dont break the key off!!) to get past the sticky part. From off to on, repeatedly. That seems to work.

    To get to the ignition switch require you to take off the plastic clamshell around the steering column. Torx screwdriver is needed - Sears has a folding one with 8 different sizes for $5. The ignition switch is the aluminum round gizmo with all of the wires attached. Two screws hold it on to the left hand side of the column. Don't unplug the wires. With the key in the acc position and the steering wheel free to turn, use a flat screwdriver to turn the ignition switch to start and back to on.
    I don't reccomend driving like this! The turn signal is hard to use when it is hanging there, and so are the wiper controls. But if you don't have far to go, it is worth a shot.

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)








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      ignition switch S60 2004

      posted by  someone claiming to be Paul on  Wed Oct 22 12:11 CST 2008 [RELATED]

      I'll try it, thanks.








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    ignition switch S60 2004

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Oct 21 17:25 CST 2008
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    The switch is OK. That is the way it is supposed to work when the car thinks it is not in park. If the gear selector is in P, then row it a few times and make sure it is in P, then try again. It might be the micro switch is not working or the cable for the lockout is broken.

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)








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      ignition switch S60 2004

      posted by  someone claiming to be Paul on  Wed Oct 22 02:24 CST 2008 [RELATED]

      klausc, can I bypass the switch , to get it home and if so, what is involved, thanks.







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