Door Key Cylinder

[Oka]

Two winters ago, the door key cylinder froze. At the moment, my option was heating up the inside of the cylinder to be able to turn the key. I used an old smaller key, from a non exiting car, heat it up and plunged it inside the cylinder. The heat melted the ice. I was able to unlock the door with its (Volvo) key. I later started using the key fob. Much later, I tried to use the key, the cylinder will not turn; till now.

I just removed the key system and the cylinder, which seems to have some crud on the outside. Got them all cleaned up.

If I pull out the guts of the cylinder, will I able to put them back, or is that only for the locksmiths?

Thanks

[Astro14]

I think I would try a good penetrating oil, like Kroil, and let it soak.

DONT use WD-40. It’s garbage and turns to gum in months.

If you used WD-40 previously, then that’s the problem…try mineral spirits to dissolve that crap…

[Oka]

I think I would try a good penetrating oil, like Kroil, and let it soak.

DONT use WD-40. It’s garbage and turns to gum in months.

If you used WD-40 previously, then that’s the problem…try mineral spirits to dissolve that crap…

I took the cylinder out this yesterday. Today I opened it. Two pins will not go in. I removed them and realized the two pin's springs are bent.
Must have been the hot little key I had inserted must have weakened the springs. Since I got the car, that lock has always given me issues, which was why I always used the fob.

I have decided to get a new locking system for the door and have the Key people, key it for me.
VIDA - In the parts catalog, I could not really identify which vehicle is mine.
FCPEuro - Which is where I buy my Volvo parts. However, after selecting my vehicle's trim, it reverts back to just "V70". They had told me it remembers my selection input.
A1Auto - In selecting a vehicle's trim, "XC" is not an option.
Definitely, there are lots of differences between the V70 and the V70XC. I have gotten the parts for the V70, to be returned.

For my 2001 XC, I am finding "Door Lock Cylinder (Left). LOCK KIT / Part Number: 31253441"
On another Volvo dealer, I found "Lock Cylinder - Volvo Part Number: 30753440"

Using the 30753440, I went back to VIDA catalog and found something. I says:
"Lock kits V70, V70XC, XC70,-2003, When ordering separate keys or keys with a lock kit an SW must also be ordered."
What it "SW" in the VIDA catalog note?
I need to get a cylinder and get it done to work with the key I already have that starts the car also.

I will be on line trying to find the right one.
Hope you all had a good enough 4th.
Cheers

[Astro14]

Wow - I've never taken a lock cylinder apart on a car. House door? Yes. But not a car.

So, they're internally similar and you can get parts? Then, like a Schlage or other home lock, I would think you can replace the springs and lock parts...but I've never done it.

I would talk to your local dealer. It may be possible to order a lock cylinder already coded to your key, and save the difficult part of individual springs, etc...

[hoonk]

Two pins will not go in. I removed them and realized the two pin's springs are bent.

On another Volvo dealer, I found xxxxxxx

What it "SW" in the VIDA catalog note?
I need to get a cylinder and get it done to work with the key I already have that starts the car also.

Order a keyed lock from your dealer, using your VIN. Volvo will make one and send it to your dealer in about 3 days. That lock part # fits many cars in your year range, all the s60/v70/s80/xc70s etc. It MIGHT be a 9170242 that you need. Check the parts catalog page and your ordering dealer to make sure - good thing if the dealer makes the determination of the correct part number and orders the part then it does not work - you can return it.

SW - is needed to program your car to accept a different or new key (using a VIDA subscription) - if you were adding a key or changing all or just the steering column lock to a new combination - You will see SW on other pages where a software download is needed to make a NEW module work - CEM, ECU, REM, CCM, etc.

[Oka]

Thanks all for the information. Anytime I hear the word "dealer", it give me chills. With them, it will be lots of $.
They seem to be closed for the 4th, will call them tomorrow. I will keep you all updated.

Wondering, if the dealer in town would ask for my VIN to code the key, then, I should be able to work with a dealer or parts store outside Alaska, since they are always much cheaper.

Cheers

[hoonk]

You should be able to order from any dealer willing to ship it to you - these guys want $144 for that part number. (again - i'm not sure that's the correct part number) You would give your VIN number to the person you are ordering it from. That and a credit card number.

https://parts.volvocarsannapolis.com...2/9170242.html

[Oka]

You should be able to order from any dealer willing to ship it to you - these guys want $144 for that part number. (again - i'm not sure that's the correct part number) You would give your VIN number to the person you are ordering it from. That and a credit card number.

https://parts.volvocarsannapolis.com...2/9170242.html

Thanks for the info. Will get to it tomorrow.

[Oka]

Thanks for the info. Will get to it tomorrow.

The online parts stores I called don't have the door lock cylinder.
Volvo Cars Annapolis will not sell it online for security reason; he said I have to go to my local dealer and show proof of car ownership. The dealer in town is $297 (coded from Germany). Just wondering if I live in a town without a Volvo dealer?

[hoonk]

Yes I just talked to my local dealer and showing proof of ownership is a Volvo Rule - The parts guy has to send that to Volvo with the order. When I had my shop they did not require that from me because they knew me and I purchased $$$$ in parts from them every month. List price he quoted me was ~$220 for that part number.