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keys sometimes do not work in ignition switch. 200

posted by  dp on  Sat Apr 12 18:44 CST 2003
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1984 244, Sometimes key 1 will not turn in the switch to unlock the steering and start the car. Using key 2 may then work. Later key 2 will not work, but key 1 will. I understand that the steering wheel needs to be turned a little sometime to relieve pressure so that the key can unlock the column. Are the tumblers messed up? How would I remove the switch mechanism? I have removed the rear electrical switch on another 84 before, but do not understand how to remove the front end key portion. Is this what would have to be done to have a locksmith repair the switch, or do I have to get a new one from Volvo, or a used one from a pull a part?








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    keys sometimes do not work in ignition switch. 200

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    posted by  Art Benstein on  Sun Apr 13 07:46 CST 2003
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    It is quite a tricky job to remove the lock. It is attached to the steering column by a couple of large bolts designed to be broken when tightened such that the head that fits the wrench is twisted off for theft protection.

    Maybe someone else could tell you what to bring to the boneyard that would help. I've only removed one of these on the workbench - with the steering column removed, so it was a lot easier with the parts in the vise looking down on the bolt heads. In that case I punched, drilled and used a screw extractor.

    I will assume you have already squirted something in the keyhole...examined the key wear and so forth. The older ones get pretty sluggish turning, so I don't see why their pins couldn't also be gummed up.
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    Art Benstein near Baltimore








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      Lubricants for lock cylinders 200

      posted by  someone claiming to be Dharvey on  Sun Apr 13 10:45 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      "I will assume you have already squirted something in the keyhole..."

      I hope you mean "squirted" figuratively. Lock cylinders don't like anything liquid--that really *would* gum them up. Use graphite powder in a squeeze bottle that is intended for this specific purpose.

      Good luck.

      Doug Harvey








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        Lubricants for lock cylinders 200

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        posted by  Art Benstein on  Sun Apr 13 12:25 CST 2003
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        "Lock cylinders don't like anything liquid--that really *would* gum them up."

        Hmmm. No I wouldn't have figuratively squirted graphite in, figuring the graphite would just add solid to the gum already in there. I would have grabbed a liquid solvent (probably perc brake cleaner- that is about the best stuff the environment will allow anymore) in a spray can with a plastic straw on it and use it to try to flush all the old gummy lock cylinder lube and dirt out. Then, if I had any, I'd shoot some graphite powder in, to relube it-- that is if it was my sticky lock cylinder. But, live and learn. Thank you.
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        Art Benstein near Baltimore







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