Some ignition system locks will not release the key unless you push in towards the column while turning further off. It is a safety device to stop in advertent removal of the key while moving. Try that first.
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I found it necessary to try two of the the fixes listed before I solved the problem. Here's what I learned, as it relates to my 2000 V70:
1. The lock button on the shifter WAS stuck in the depressed mode. So I squirted a bit of WD-40 and--presto! It was released. But my problem wasn't solved. On examining the button action a little more, I noticed it it wasn't FULLY freed. So, another squirt of WD-40 and a few more press/releases, and---PERFECT. BUT the problem was not solved.
2. I next tried to "lift" the "shift override" button using pliers with gentle-to-moderate pressure so as not to break the plastic. It did lift a little, but still no solution. So I squirted a bit of WD-40 into the space around the button and pushed the button several times to "work-in" the WD-40. No luck. In fact, the button seemed stuck in a depressed mode even more.
3. Finally, to the SOLUTION! Since I could no longer get a grip on the button, I introduced 2 thin-bladed knives to barely exposed opposing side surfaces and pried the switch-button up. Still, no luck, but going back to the pliers and gentle/moderate pressure, I was able to pull the button up, and----SUCCESS!!!!
Notes: I am surprised at how much travel there was in the button--a good 3/16" it seems.
I don't know what caused the button to seize in the depressed state. I never use it and I don't think that I've ever spilled anything on/in it. But its horizontal position just begs for this kind of problem.
SOURCE: 1998 Volvo V70 ignition switch turn 360 degrees
This is the problem with the ignition switch.
The lock cylinder into which the key is inserted, and the electronic switch that sits just behind the lock cylinder are not in proper alignment with each other.
Probably before you plan to replace the switch you can take the switch of and put it back in, many a times that will fix the alignment issue.
Thanks
Kevin
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unhook possitive post on battery....wait and then reconnect...this usually works...make sure fuel cap is always tight and never leave car running while refueling. this causes 85% of engine lights coming on
SOURCE: key stuck in ignition
Hi I am vortash I had this once and it was the same vehicle I cut a thin piece of plastic from an old credit card just slightly thinner than the key and applied some superglue to it onl a very tiny amount in the middle of the plastic I applied it with a pin so not to put too much on .. I then eased it into the keyhole next to the key waited 5 minutes for the glue to dry and managed to gently pull it out but if you dont fancy that idea I have also seen it done by drilling a vey small hole in the top of the broken Key with a Dremel and a fine drill bit and a small allen key with loctite on it pushed and tapped into the hole .. that worked also .. hope this helps Regards Vortash
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Take off two-halfs of steering wheel (torx screws) put key on acc and there is a small hole in the column where the tumbler is stick a small paper clip or watch screw driver inside and the tumbler should come out this seems to be a problem after the 850 series beacause of the chip inside of the key
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This is a common problem, usually it is because of spills which leak into mechanism of shifter, so check by popping off shifter bezel cover and see if any residual sticky goo is on cable connector cable. If not the issue, then wear and tear on this cable, is gets shorter over time and does not release key, and if you cannot turn ignition off, your battery will die in a couple hours as all electronics is still on.
Rather than paying for a new cable, and the labor you can save a few hundred dollars with this simple fix. The yellow plastic clip is sometimes broken, or comes out of shifter frame. Pop bank in if not broken, it pops out easily when it wears a bit. If that is in place, then look toward the front where red cable retention clip goes into metal bracket, it snaps up or down easily. Pull it up to release, then move backwards slightly and you will find you can reposition it one slot back in bracket, push bank down, it will click into place just as it was positioned originally, it works perfectly, check the key to be sure it releases, replace bezel and you just saved yourself several hundred dollars.
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