Ignition Replacement - How difficult? [850][1995]... posted by Martin Dahl  on Wednesday, 14 March 2001, at 10:16 a.m.
 

                      My micro-switch has been replaced, and the key has to be jiggled to get the car out of park and for the
                      headlights to come on, so I've concluded that the problem is in the ignition switch in the steering column.
                      How difficult is this? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 - easy as changing a light bulb in your house, 10 - only
                      attempt by a certified Volvo mechanic with specialized tools.

                      I'm no expert, but I will attempt some things on my own, I've changed water pumps, brake pads and
                      alternators on other cars, but I sometimes have to make several trips to the parts store to get it right.
                      Once, while repairing frayed wiring at the alternator, I had to replace the main fuse 3 times before I
                      realized I needed to put in an rubber washer to insulate the connection from the alternator body.
 

... posted by Ching-Ho Cheng  on Wednesday, 14 March 2001, at 11:51 a.m. ...in response to  "Ignition Replacement - How difficult?" posted by Martin Dahl.
 

                      Martin,

                      I replaced mine too by myself. It was a 2/3 job. You do need the LONG torx screwdrivers (2 different
                      sizes, but I forgot the sizes) to remove the steering column cover. Then remove the ignition swtich using
                      the philip screwdriver. Installation is in reverse order.

                      Ching-Ho Cheng
 

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