hey guys,l dont undertsand something.are volvo 850 made to enable drivers take off the key whlist the car stays on?l tried it buy starting the car and removed the key and it came right off without the car turning off.is that how its made to do?that was my first try

 

I can't say for sure on a Volvo specifically as I haven't tried mine yet, but any other car I can think of it's because your ignition tumbler is excessively worn.

 

thanks man.so you mean my ignition tumbler is worn out?

 

Finally went out and tried mine. Key shouldn't come out. It's a sign yours is well worn and should be replaced to prevent a problem down the road.

 

man, when l turn the key to the I position and l tried taking it out it did not come out and same with the II still didnt come off.but when l start the car l am able to take it off.l also forgot to insert the key back into the ignition and drove the car without it shuting off.is this normal?

 

The springs that hold the tumblers in place are worn or busted. The plug with the key slot has to be replaced. Had same thing happen on my truck. Replacement is simple. New ignition switch keyed for your car is required. Chilton 8-29, Haynes 12-4.

 

thanks man.l appreciate it.you guys are right that its worn out.if l dont change it what will happen?is it an as soon as posible thing?how much would it cost for just parts.can anyone post me a link for the part?thanks.

 

It may never totally fail. Don't worry about it unless it does. It may last a month it may last 8 years.

 

FYI. Volvo Ignition Key Switch - Auto Parts Warehouse= You might spray with Liquid Graphit while it is parked & just run the key in & out multiple times to free the pins. Most other treatments contain water, not recommended. I have used in many locks the last 20 yrs. Only product recommended by most locksmiths. Do not use WD40. Excellent product for alot of uses but not locks.

 

My guess would be that 1/2 of these cars have the same problem but just don't know it because we haven't tried to pull the key out. I drove my 850 sedan for over a year before I realized that I didn't have to push the button on the shifter handle to move the shifter lever.