ignition key keeps turning

**dazat5** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 12:58

Hi all as above, I put the key in the ignition and it keeps turning, it does catch after a minute or two, any ideas? Thanks

**p fandango** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 13:27

sounds like the 850 fault with the switch on the end of the barrel failing

**dazat5** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 14:01

A pain to fix? What would I need to buy

**Tomcat** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 15:18

It's a fairly easy fix on the 850, the switch is just held on with two screws( once you get to it)

**JUDGENINJA** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 18:38

Common problem with these barrels it seems.... I have a new V70 which has a similar issue and I start is currently with a screw driver.

**p fandango** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 18:40

Originally Posted by JUDGENINJA

I start is currently with a screw driver.

we always use a screwdriver in Coventry, its a habit lol

**JUDGENINJA** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 18:44

Well Coventry is almost a different country!!. I have a very odd starting procedure:
Transponder key into barrel
Start engine with screw driver
Remove transponder key.
Put in steering lock key and turn to release steering lock.

It is almost a security feature on its own..

Will get motivated to fix it once the log book arrives and I can tax the thing (lost green slip!!)

**JUDGENINJA** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 18:44

forgot to mention that the back of the ignition switch in hanging loose to be able to use a screwdriver

**Jamest5r** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 18:48

Originally Posted by dazat5

A pain to fix? What would I need to buy

Ive got a spare switch if you want, £12 inc p&p

**dazat5** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 19:08

Originally Posted by jamest5r

Ive got a spare switch if you want, £12 inc p&p

hi mate my v70 is a R plate (1997) auto, 2.5t, is that gonna work? if so ill grab it off you.

**dazat5** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 19:11

grrrr forgot to mention got stuck at the works car park today, the key just keeps turning and turning, its so bloody annoying!!!

**Jamest5r** · Wednesday 12th October 2011, 19:16

Originally Posted by dazat5

hi mate my v70 is a R plate (1997) auto, 2.5t, is that gonna work? if so ill grab it off you.

It's out of an 850 so i would guess so, ill send it to you and if it works pay me if not send it back. Ive got to get to a post office tomorrow to send a few parts off so pm me your addy.