940 ignition switch

flightsimer · Sep 4th, 2011, 19:10

Hi all, new to forum.
I own a 1992 940 2.3 GL Petrol, my problem seems to be the ignition switch, but I'm having trouble locating one. I did find one on ebay that I was told was new and would fit, it was new but was rectangular instead of round. Have you any ideas where I could find one?

The problems started about a year ago when the ignition lights would not come on at startup, but they did come on maybe ten minuted later. Recently I discovered that if I hit the steering column then the lights came on. I contacted one of those on line mechanic sites and they told me it was the ignition switch. I've checked the wiring etc etc and it seems fine.

Anyway, just trying to find this switch, any help would be appreciated.

CTCNetwork · Sep 4th, 2011, 19:17

Hi,

Your "ignition switch" is where you are putting the key. There are a number of known issues with the ignition on these cars.
All covered in the FAQ:
FAQ: Ignition Switch...

Des. . .

flightsimer · Sep 6th, 2011, 18:19

Have you any idea where I could buy a new ignition switch?

RealEstate · Sep 6th, 2011, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by flightsimer

Have you any idea where I could buy a new ignition switch?

pm RUFE on here for a genuine Volvo switch or ph FRF Volvos Swansea, 01792 790066 / 01792 784272

940_Turbo · Sep 7th, 2011, 09:47

I have my doubts that it's the ignition switch at fault. It sounds like the printed circuit board on the speedo is dodgy.

sirSTUpid · Sep 7th, 2011, 20:50

I agree with the above post. Far more likely to be the printed circuit board on the back of the clocks which is a known problem that I myself have suffered on two of my previous 940's. Worth noting that if the battery light doesn't light up when you switch the ignition then your battery WONT be charging as this forms part of the charging circuit. The clocks arent too bad to replace but make sure you get exactly the right ones as there are a few different variations

vjck_uk · Sep 9th, 2011, 17:03

i got a new switch from nordic

cxdai · Sep 10th, 2011, 09:17

i have had to replace ignition barrel because it was sticking on start, replaced with second one (not that bad of a job) but new one is start to give same symptoms
last time it happenned the misses drove all the way to shops with starter engaged and then wondered why car was making a strange noise.

Sep 4th, 2011, 19:10	#1
flightsimer New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2015 22:40 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NEWTOWNABBEY	940 ignition switch Hi all, new to forum. I own a 1992 940 2.3 GL Petrol, my problem seems to be the ignition switch, but I'm having trouble locating one. I did find one on ebay that I was told was new and would fit, it was new but was rectangular instead of round. Have you any ideas where I could find one? The problems started about a year ago when the ignition lights would not come on at startup, but they did come on maybe ten minuted later. Recently I discovered that if I hit the steering column then the lights came on. I contacted one of those on line mechanic sites and they told me it was the ignition switch. I've checked the wiring etc etc and it seems fine. Anyway, just trying to find this switch, any help would be appreciated.

Sep 4th, 2011, 19:17	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Your "ignition switch" is where you are putting the key. There are a number of known issues with the ignition on these cars. All covered in the FAQ: FAQ: Ignition Switch... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 7th, 2011, 20:50	#6
sirSTUpid VOC Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2016 22:37 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carlisle	I agree with the above post. Far more likely to be the printed circuit board on the back of the clocks which is a known problem that I myself have suffered on two of my previous 940's. Worth noting that if the battery light doesn't light up when you switch the ignition then your battery WONT be charging as this forms part of the charging circuit. The clocks arent too bad to replace but make sure you get exactly the right ones as there are a few different variations __________________ *52 V70 D5 SE Auto 160*

Sep 9th, 2011, 17:03	#7
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	i got a new switch from nordic __________________ If all else fails........read the instructions !

Sep 6th, 2011, 18:19	#3
flightsimer New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2015 22:40 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NEWTOWNABBEY	Have you any idea where I could buy a new ignition switch?

Sep 7th, 2011, 09:47	#5
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	I have my doubts that it's the ignition switch at fault. It sounds like the printed circuit board on the speedo is dodgy.

Sep 10th, 2011, 09:17	#8
cxdai Junior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 08:53 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pembroke dock	i have had to replace ignition barrel because it was sticking on start, replaced with second one (not that bad of a job) but new one is start to give same symptoms last time it happenned the misses drove all the way to shops with starter engaged and then wondered why car was making a strange noise.

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