Volvo P3 Push Start Ignition Fix & Replacement WITHOUT Reprogramming via Volvo Dealer

[@brendanharper9111]

Just replaced my ignition switch with a junkyard donor. Mine was twice the price at the junkyard, $40, but it still beats what Volvo was charging, $400. I have to admit I did doubt you thinking it was only just the dc motor. I thought it would be friction on the tracks or gunked up gears, but sure enough i swapped the motor and all is well now! Appreciate the video!

[@moosedroppings]

Awesome. We have the motor disable jack video coming soon which will Eliminate the entire motor thing

[@toddm8609]

@@moosedroppingswhat is this??

[@LV4EVR]

Thanks for posting this. Could definitely save some $. Surprisingly easy to access, but what a needlessly-complicated design!

[@moosedroppings]

As of now our replacement is jamming gears too. This design sucks!!!! But we’ll grab a new one every time we’re at the junkyard as it is still cheaper than paying Volvo $500+

[@fredaydaybae8450]

I love Volvo but this indeed was a needlessly complicated design.

[@simengineering9183]

It will be awesome to replaced with the keyless version instead. but for sure it would need programing for that. Great video! And is awesome that you made it work for that low investment. The problem with this type of ig switches is that you know how to use it but not the valet kid, tire center or the mechanics, trust me I had recorded with my dashcam "mechanics" and what not doing that and is very frustrating that when they get in your car they just try to pull that key out by forcing it out and the result is a bad switch in your case it was the bad / weak motor and gears.

[@moosedroppings]

Good points, didn't think about valet, but it only takes one or two tugs to jack the gears up, ours on this one are already doing the same thing, not a good noise for reselling the car,

[@simengineering9183]

@@moosedroppings I love my 08, S80 but there are several things that are very annoying, I wish I could just install a regular key in it or just keyless, I have test drive many vehicles and rented many very nice ones when I travel for work, but when I get back to my old s80...hmm there's something about it 😁

[@exynote]

Hello! I think this video will be a good reference for me. But I have a question. Is it easy to remove the circuit attached to the module? I was wondering if it is possible to move the existing circuit to a new module as well as change the existing motor as in the video.

[@moosedroppings]

Sure. A few screws hold it down. Easy to move over

[@kalzonenu]

I dont have this form of ignition but im guessing i disassemble mine on my V50 the same way.

[@moosedroppings]

We have a few P1 cars and handled ignitions. What’s your issue there?

[@eddischlumpf]

Thank you for this video. I have a very similar problem with my V70 from 2011. Is it possible to buy a used ignition-part with matching keys to save on soldering and so on?

[@moosedroppings]

I would guess no. I am assuming like other Volvos that the vin or imobilzer is hard coded link between the ecm, the key and the ignition. The P1s however do not coded the ignition and it works as a receiver so on those cars simply a donor ignition switch can be swapped.

[@davidgold5961]

Just cut the red wire at the motor. Push the key in, hold it in against the mild spring tension, start the engine and keep holding the key in for 2 seconds. You can now pull it out.

[@moosedroppings]

Oh wow. Is that right. I may do that since the new one is clacking and grinding again. That would be similar the the v2 key system like on our 16 xc60. Awesome knowledge. If it works I’ll do a write up video on it.

[@davidgold5961]

@@moosedroppingsYes, cars such as Audi have a slot that you manually push the key in and out. The antenna wire around the opening only accesses the transponder chip inside the key during the START REQUEST. After that, the key has no communication with the vehicle, so you can pull it out or leave it in. Personally, I like to leave it in as long as possible ; ).

[@moosedroppings]

@@davidgold5961 awesome. I’m gonna try this this weekend and make a video I suppose. Stay tuned.

[@davidgold5961]

@@moosedroppings I have been doing it this way for a month now - no issues. Hold the key in for 2 seconds before pulling it out. Since it’s out, you can then simply push the button when you shut off the car. Upgrade: remove the spring tension inside the housing so you can simply push it in and it will stay in, just like Audi.

[@moosedroppings]

@@davidgold5961 awesome, we are going to play with this soon for sure, thanks for the awesome tip.