This repair cost me ONLY TEN DOLLARS! :) This video was perfect, thank you! This job was time consuming and straightforward. Only a couple minor differences for 2006 S40. I unscrewed a third screw on the lower dash piece on the underside near the fuel door button. Also, I had to unplug the footwell light at the bottom near pedals on that large under-dashboard piece. And I did not take my central air vent out because I used a low profile micro ratchet wrench for the very difficult to reach screws. I got the perfect set at my local hardware store for $2.99 only. It works great for the hardest to reach screws on the ignition switch. My selfie camera on my iPhone was helpful to see those screws by adjusting the exposure. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I did not replace the switch or key! I used a Torx 6 bit to unscrew the three small screws on the ignition switch. I took it apart and applied a $6.99 dielectric tune up grease to the electrical contacts inside and reassembled. Then, I put more of that grease on the plug contacts that attach to the two plugs on the backside of the switch. After I plugged in everything (including the radio plugs and waterfall controls plug) the car started on the first crank like normal.
2005 Volvo s40: This video saved me a ton of time and I didn't have to pay the dealership fees for service. I would have liked to see you getting out the last screw that holds the ignition in-that one was very difficult. I replaced the ignition switch and now I can get my key out of the ignition after turning off the car. Thanks very much!
S40 had "Key Error" so I followed your steps and found one of the wires wasn't plugged in. Bam! Fixed. Your English is better than my Danish but "Tak fordi du hjalp!"
Great video, got mine out this morning (with a couple of cuts and bruises). I found it handy to pull the stereo out, the vents were super hard to get out and the final screw on the top of the ignition barrel was a nightmare....only way I could do it was with a torx allen key and strong fingers. Thanks for helping loads of people Patrick.
You are good! My starter clicks, then starts after making a weird electronic sound. We have a V50 Wagon with the Turbo. Good car until hit about 115,000. Then heater core, ECM from heater core leak,water pump,alternator,timing belt (mfg suggested) weird clanking sound from rear was bad calipers. Front axle ext but great motor. Did a block test with the blue liquid recently and no exhaust in the cooling system so thats a win!
If you can move the dash slightly you can use a long handle slim T25 to take both screws out of the rear of the switch. Make sure the steering wheel is down and out too. Vents can be left in if take the radio and CD player unit out. This video helped me a lot. Finally can start it again without jumping the starter. The same unit can also cause intermittent immobiliser issues.
Thanks Patrick. Got it done but those two screws behind the switch took me 90 minutes to remove and refasten. Otherwise easy peasy. I left the vents in as they were also being difficult. I used a mirror to get vision of the screw heads.
This is a great video. I'm having a stupid issue where the car won't FIRE. Starter, battery already replaced but it won't fire for a while. Definitely going to try to source a new ignition switch and do this.
Great video Patrick, thanks a lot. I will do this operation on my c30 tomorrow. As of now, I can't start the car. Hopefully it's just the ignition lock and not the stearing-lock module.
This is the real deal. Had this problem, used the video and replaced my ignition switch. All you have to do to get the key out of the old switch is take the little screws out, the switch falls apart and the key comes outl.
Hi, my issue is it won't fire and have had starter replaced and now thinking it's the ignition barrel. If I was to buy a new barrel and just swap it around will I need to reprogram the new barrel to the key? Mine is 09 S40 with the non keyless start so the set up you had at the end of your video. Many thanks, Mark
patrick, what your car did wen the swish washed? because i have same car an everything is red inside, no dash light no radio light i can unlock the car is completely, i ready replace the battery but still the same
I have a problem where I can't turn off my s40's electric power. It shows a yellow exclamation mark and airbag mark on the display and the radio and lights are on. It started with it barely starting and now it doesn't start at all. Could it be the ignition switch or maybe CEM?
I was wondering does the key need to be reprogrammed? I would hate to do all the work replacing it and the key needs to be programmed. Our ECM went and the keys had to be reprogrammed by Volvo dealer only.
@@patrickschnor2606 ok thanks Patrick. Out heater core went bad at about 112000 miles, spit hot coolant all over the ECM car would not start,windows not working etc. Had to replace heater core and ECM. Installed new water pump as well. Why Volvo put the ECM in so close proximity to the heater core is a mystery. I paid for all that work at Volvo dealer..about $3800...
Patrick THIS WAS THE BEST VID On THE INET TO REMOVE THE IGNITION SWITCH..THANK YOU BRO!!!!!!.......your english was GREAt...butt Patrick...how did you actually remove the key ?
One question, after you change ignition switch do you news to reprogram something ir do u chance and it works at is it? Pls awnser Me cuz į have same issue
I had an issue with my S40 where the I got "Key Error- Try Again." I had to remove the same ignition switch module, but was able to repair it and did not have to replace the unit.
Mike Klinker I have the same error. Please tell me how to fix this problem. My husband is going to replace the switch. If that’s not the problem, we would love the help.
The center air vent was no so easy, i plopped out the 2 vents to get accses to the 8 tabs holding it in place. Just turn them up and pull out the vents from the center out.
Does anyone else have a based a little different by the gear shift? I cannot get to the two screws because mine are not as easy or near the cigarette lighter.
This repair cost me ONLY TEN DOLLARS! :)
This video was perfect, thank you! This job was time consuming and straightforward. Only a couple minor differences for 2006 S40. I unscrewed a third screw on the lower dash piece on the underside near the fuel door button. Also, I had to unplug the footwell light at the bottom near pedals on that large under-dashboard piece. And I did not take my central air vent out because I used a low profile micro ratchet wrench for the very difficult to reach screws. I got the perfect set at my local hardware store for $2.99 only. It works great for the hardest to reach screws on the ignition switch. My selfie camera on my iPhone was helpful to see those screws by adjusting the exposure.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, I did not replace the switch or key! I used a Torx 6 bit to unscrew the three small screws on the ignition switch. I took it apart and applied a $6.99 dielectric tune up grease to the electrical contacts inside and reassembled. Then, I put more of that grease on the plug contacts that attach to the two plugs on the backside of the switch. After I plugged in everything (including the radio plugs and waterfall controls plug) the car started on the first crank like normal.
You have a wonderfully reassuring manner. Great video. Do more.
2005 Volvo s40: This video saved me a ton of time and I didn't have to pay the dealership fees for service. I would have liked to see you getting out the last screw that holds the ignition in-that one was very difficult. I replaced the ignition switch and now I can get my key out of the ignition after turning off the car. Thanks very much!
S40 had "Key Error" so I followed your steps and found one of the wires wasn't plugged in. Bam! Fixed. Your English is better than my Danish but "Tak fordi du hjalp!"
Your English is great and this was a very informative tutorial as to how easy yet involved this is. Thank you!
Patrick you are a genius I have just done my ignition switch after watching your video thank you so much for all your help with your video
Were you able to use your original keys?
Getting ready to do this to my wife's 07 S40, thanks, had no idea how to get to the switch. And by the way, your english is fine, again thank you.
Great video, got mine out this morning (with a couple of cuts and bruises). I found it handy to pull the stereo out, the vents were super hard to get out and the final screw on the top of the ignition barrel was a nightmare....only way I could do it was with a torx allen key and strong fingers. Thanks for helping loads of people Patrick.
Got a few bruses also and the top screw was a hurdle for me also...
Same here in my ‘06 S40
And your video was amazing I we able to pull apart, switch and put back together with 0 problems. Thank you.
Don't have this problem with mine. Hell, I don't even have a V50! But I still watched all this video. Top marks my man
Very mild mannered until the end "Fuck yeah!" love it 😂😂😂
Excellent video, no messing around, just the important stuff.
duncan Jones..... thx m8.... took me hours to find text on the net, so decided to make a short video.
Great video. Worked perfectly on my C30. Thank you, Patrick.
Thank you so much man! Works like new :) just don't forget to swap the chip ring in from your old one so your key is still recognized. Cheers!
Yikes. Ill be remembering to that now that i know!
WHATTTT!!!!...is that a fact ??!!......did you figure out on how to actually remove the key ?
You are good! My starter clicks, then starts after making a weird electronic sound. We have a V50 Wagon with the Turbo. Good car until hit about 115,000. Then heater core, ECM from heater core leak,water pump,alternator,timing belt (mfg suggested) weird clanking sound from rear was bad calipers. Front axle ext but great motor. Did a block test with the blue liquid recently and no exhaust in the cooling system so thats a win!
If you can move the dash slightly you can use a long handle slim T25 to take both screws out of the rear of the switch. Make sure the steering wheel is down and out too. Vents can be left in if take the radio and CD player unit out. This video helped me a lot. Finally can start it again without jumping the starter. The same unit can also cause intermittent immobiliser issues.
Did you put a second hand lock in, if so did it need coding in
@@carwyndavies5869 No if its just the ignition switch they do not need coded in. Straight swap
Thanks Patrick. Got it done but those two screws behind the switch took me 90 minutes to remove and refasten. Otherwise easy peasy. I left the vents in as they were also being difficult. I used a mirror to get vision of the screw heads.
Great video. Made it a breeze. Thanks!
Does the ignition switch needs to be programmed or reprogrammed
Thx... seems like i must make more of thees DIY guides 😎
EXCELLENT HELP Patrick...the BEST and really ONLY vid on the net ...but Patrick..how did you actually remove the key !!???!!???1
Wish I'd seen this before pulling mine!
This is a great video. I'm having a stupid issue where the car won't FIRE. Starter, battery already replaced but it won't fire for a while. Definitely going to try to source a new ignition switch and do this.
Aaron Prakash try check brakefluid level and correct oil level. sensors are so sensitive. it can immobilize veichle
Patrick Schnor hey bud, I think it's the sensor but I topped off all the fluids anyways
Great video, it was all I needed to replace my V50 ignition switch (it was turning the starter, but not the engine or fuel pump)
Was it hard to get that final T5 out towards the end? He showed the EZ one and the hard to get to one....
Really great video, easy to follow, thankyou
This helped me incredibly
Hi it was s SUPEr-HELP for me too....did you figure out on how to actually remove the key ?
You don’t need to program the switch after installation at the dealer?
Great video Patrick, thanks a lot. I will do this operation on my c30 tomorrow. As of now, I can't start the car. Hopefully it's just the ignition lock and not the stearing-lock module.
How did it go? About to do the same procedure tomorrow. My immobilizer is refusing to start my car.
Excellent video. Thanks
Great video! Nothing wrong with your English
thanks mate. your video help a lot! all the best for you.
This is the real deal. Had this problem, used the video and replaced my ignition switch. All you have to do to get the key out of the old switch is take the little screws out, the switch falls apart and the key comes outl.
But isn't the key being retained b/c of the parking brake interlock?
BINGO !!!!...thats the magic ticket tht I need.....but those are like micro-torx screws ........H
Thanks! 45minutes and ready
Hi, my issue is it won't fire and have had starter replaced and now thinking it's the ignition barrel. If I was to buy a new barrel and just swap it around will I need to reprogram the new barrel to the key? Mine is 09 S40 with the non keyless start so the set up you had at the end of your video. Many thanks, Mark
Hi Mark
The key barrel should line up with car system automaticly, when you turn it on on first step
Great video! I'm just thinking that do you need to do any adjustment work with this? Is it just plain part switching?
Juuso Arvelin its simple Plug n play... then switch adapts to the car when power is applied
Awesome! Thank you!
What bad English, you speak it better than alot of people I know.
thanks dude, really helpful!!!! thank you
Thank you for the to the point instructions sir!!
Happy to Help
Great tutorial! thanks so much!
Was this a brand new replacement part or could a used one work without any dealership programming?
No it was a part from ebay
patrick, what your car did wen the swish washed? because i have same car an everything is red inside, no dash light no radio light i can unlock the car is completely, i ready replace the battery but still the same
Thank you Patrick
Excellent video and your English is very good. Can you say why these switches fail? Does something break inside? Thanks.
Key was stuck in my case… but connection error is also a Commons problem
Thank you very much! This would be a total PITA without your helpful walk-through.
Hi Joshua....did you figure out on how to actually remove the key ?
I have a problem where I can't turn off my s40's electric power. It shows a yellow exclamation mark and airbag mark on the display and the radio and lights are on. It started with it barely starting and now it doesn't start at all. Could it be the ignition switch or maybe CEM?
I was wondering does the key need to be reprogrammed? I would hate to do all the work replacing it and the key needs to be programmed. Our ECM went and the keys had to be reprogrammed by Volvo dealer only.
Nothing extra done, key info is in box in engine bay
Nothing extra done, key info is in engine bay
@@patrickschnor2606 ok thanks Patrick. Out heater core went bad at about 112000 miles, spit hot coolant all over the ECM car would not start,windows not working etc. Had to replace heater core and ECM. Installed new water pump as well. Why Volvo put the ECM in so close proximity to the heater core is a mystery. I paid for all that work at Volvo dealer..about $3800...
The timing belt was included in the $3800 as well as the ECM,water pump and Heater Core.
Patrick THIS WAS THE BEST VID On THE INET TO REMOVE THE IGNITION SWITCH..THANK YOU BRO!!!!!!.......your english was GREAt...butt Patrick...how did you actually remove the key ?
One question, after you change ignition switch do you news to reprogram something ir do u chance and it works at is it? Pls awnser Me cuz į have same issue
It will match the car after first switch of the key
Patrick Schnor my car didn’t recognise the new keys can some one help me out??
Zemmel T. You probably fixed it by now but probably need to reset it by disconnecting the battery for 30 min or so and then reconnecting
Hey Patrick, will the new switch recognize my key, or I need to reprogram something?
Fric666 Hi! A few minutes ago I had the same questions.... but everything is working, no need to reprogram anything... :) Thank's Patrick!
Thanks Ionut Bucur....:)
hey, dose it need to be reprogramed to the car specificly?
ILikeCycling
It automaticly will pair it to the car.
hello , i have a similar problem , so i odered a new neiman for my volvo . do you use your original key or the one coming with the neiman ?
Key Will adapt to car system automaticly
@@patrickschnor2606 Hi Patrick , I have done it on thursday follwoing your amazing video , thanks a lot for this ! Save my life and a lot of money
@@patrickschnor2606 my car was the opposite than yours , not starting !! a bit more painful than not stopping :)
I had an issue with my S40 where the I got "Key Error- Try Again." I had to remove the same ignition switch module, but was able to repair it and did not have to replace the unit.
my issue was that the key was stuck in the plug/switch, so had to disassemble it to release the key
how do you repair the ignition switch
Mike Klinker
I have the same error. Please tell me how to fix this problem. My husband is going to replace the switch. If that’s not the problem, we would love the help.
The center air vent was no so easy, i plopped out the 2 vents to get accses to the 8 tabs holding it in place. Just turn them up and pull out the vents from the center out.
Thanx awesome video
❤️👍🏼
Were you able to use your original Keys?
Yes it adapted right to to cars computer
Does anyone else have a based a little different by the gear shift? I cannot get to the two screws because mine are not as easy or near the cigarette lighter.
My ignition switch is 30737155 do I need to replace with the same or can I use a different one with my original key.
I just bought af replacement from af damaged car. Your cars onboard system should sync with your key
Thanks just put it back together with a part from ebay and not getting any power when turning to 1 or 2
Where is the fuel pump located on an 05 S40?
Locally in the tank is My Best guess
@@patrickschnor2606 thank you.
So how do you get the key out of this thing?!?
Mine game loose when it was fully unplugged (no power/recieving)
Well dang, mine is still good and stuck even after fully removed. Thanks for the video and quick response!
Try disasemble on the behind… 5 screws?
Thank you!
I replaced the ignite switch but it didin’t help can some one help me?
The new key diden’t recognise the car
Try unplug batteri from car lave for 30 min, re plug in battery and Try let key set on 2nd position before ignition. Mechanichal sounds should appear
I tried to unpluck the battery, but it didnt help it doesn’t make a connection with the car. Can some one help me out with this?
@@zemmelt.2353 Success?
Where can I find this part ?
Ebay
Patrick Schnor how much did u find It for ?
1800, - danish krones DKK
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wow.. thanks for the nice words :D