When I turn the ignition on and step on the brakes car will get in gear and my blinkers and power mirrors work fine, but once I start the car it won't get in gear and blinkers and power mirrors stop working. I do have an aftermarket alarm system and wonder if it has anything to do with it? I did disconnect the power wire to the alarm but that didn't help. I also disabled the alarm from the remote and tried.. nothing.. Any ideas before I pull out the rest of my hair?? [sm=headbang.gif]lol..

 

Check all connetors under the centreconsole and look for any loose/broken wire.
Do you see the ABS/Track OFF light on the dash when this happens?
If yes, wiggle the key and see if you find any improvement - replace electrical portion of the ignition switch.
Also try to unplug the aftermarket alarm completely if possible.

 

You are %200 correct, if I turn the ignition key back slightly everything works. Thanks a million, you saved the last four strands of hair on my head.[sm=groupwave.gif]Thanks again..

Now I wonder if some WD40 will take care of the ignition switch?

 

I doubt the WD-40 will help its a problem with the electrical part. Usually you need to replace them.

 

 

I would use electrical contact cleaner in lieu of WD-40.

BTW, I remember that my ignition switch cylinder thing used to come off completely justby pulling it hard. I wonder if it was a part of Volvo technology?


JPN

 

Thanks guys, I'll try the contact cleaner tomorrow, if that doesn't work I'll probably just leave it alone until it becames a serious issue or until I find an inexpensive switch.

 

Here is a link to one.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/228