I'm having a problem with my 2000 Volvo C70. The key won't turn to the start position. The remote lock/unlock had gotten smashed, so we were using the metal "service key". No problem for 2 days....then, my partner parked nose up on a hill, (rare here in Key West), and then the problem began. Taped up the remote and installed a new battery, looks ugly but works. Remote unlocks all doors, service key goes in ingnition and turns 1 click, panel lights, AC, etc come on... but I can't physically turn the key to "2" or "3" position. Could it be that parking on a hill (and maybe rolling a little bit in park) has confused the "start/neutral" switch? Thinking of rolling back to level ground and fooling with gearshift..... HELP!!! Volvo wants to tow it 160 miles to mainland, and then make me come and get it back!!!!!!!! Gina Maseratti.

 

Does the steering wheel unlock?
Are you 100% sure the keys are the same?

 

Yes, steering wheel turns freely, it's the only key we have...it and remote work on doors, trunk, etc. Shift lock override works when key is in and turned to first stop, but key won't physically go to next posistion. Steering column/ ignition box seems a little loose. Wondering if someone tampered with it, but this car was fine 20 minutes before......

 

Possible the ignition switch is bad(Lock cylinder assembly)

If you need to know how to try to start let me know and I will PM you the info.
Is the only other key you have also a computer key?

 

I only have the one key and the remote unlock fob. Got the car on level ground, tried everything, still no go. Do I have to go to Volvo to re-program???? Thank you, Gina. maseratti@bellsouth.net

 

E-mail sent.

 

Yeah!!!!! It started! Thank you so much!!!! Now, i have to figure out why the key won't turn. Could this be the park/neutral switch?????

 

No it must be in the Lock cylinder assembly.
You will have to replace it.

 

Where can I purchase the lock cylinder assembly???? Is it expensive???

 

I believe only the Dealer they will have to order it keyed to your car. This way you still won't have to have them program your keys.

It will take about 5 days for them to get it in.

 

Did you ever get your car fixed? I have a 2001 Volvo C70 and mine stopped working as well. I had issues with it not starting up all the time, but since it didn't happen ALL the time, I pretty much ignored it..., until one day it just wouldn't start AT ALL, unless I got a jump. Although I got a jump, I knew I had something else going on since I was told by the dealer that I needed to change my positive wire sooner or later. Well I jumped the car and drove down to Volvo. I had a few things going on that caused my problem. #1 - was that my positive wire to the battery was corroided, so I had to get another one. #2 - battery cable to relay box was BURNT and since this was going on, it drained my car battery so I had to get another battery as well as another battery cable to the relay box. #3 - the contacts on my immoblizer harness had to be soldered and retensioned. After that was done, by car started up fine. They did check the antenna ring and that was fine, but I expected that to be since I had it replaced about 1.5 years ago. To fix my problem came up to $817.36. [:@] $613.90 was LABOR!!!! [:'(]

 

Hi,
We have a similar problem with a 2001 C70 where we can't go past position one. All fuses look good but I was curious what you did to start your car without turning the key past position one?
Thanks,
Chuck

 

If it won't go past position 1 then the lock cylinder is bad.

Does the steering wheel unlock?

If so PM me and I will give you info on how to get the car started.

 

Gina Maseratti here. After 1 year of starting the C70 with a screwdriver, I put it all back together and it works fine!!!!!!! Hmmm.......
By the way, I'm running as a write in candidate for Presiden under the D.R.A.G. party (Drastic Reform of American Government) go to gina4president.blogspot.com

 

HI,
My 2002 volvo c70 wont turn past position one either, and it never had problems starting in the past. i was driving a couple housr previous and no warning lights were on?

 

I'm looking at an ignition assembly replace as well. Can you email me the instructions for starting in the meantime? Thanks.

 

Update: Fixed the problem by using liquid graphite lock lube sprayed on the key and in the key cylinder using the plastic tube. After working the lube into the cylinder and working the key in and out, the ignition unlocked and allowed me to start the car. Now I do this periodically on our C70 and also on my Volvo 240 as well.