1993 240 ignition switch weirdness

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Tim McNamara, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. Tim McNamara

    Tim McNamara Guest

    My wife's 1993 240 wagon continues to be a source of "entertainment."
    The previous owners must have done abysmal maintenance.

    Today she came in and told me that she couldn't get her key into the
    ignition switch. I tried and sure enough, the switch wouldn't let the
    key enter. The two "sliders" wouldn't separate to let the key pass.

    I poked around for a bit, without success then tried turning the
    steering wheel back and forth. The steering locks engaged and then I
    could insert the key and start the car. So there is at least
    temporarily a workaround but I am wondering what the problem is and how
    to fix it.

    Thanks!
     
    Tim McNamara, Jul 28, 2007
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