I cant get my keys out of the ignition on a c 70 2004 volvo

If the key has not been coded with the new ECU the electronics will not release the key.
Everything, Saab/Volvo is coded to the ECU.

It is best to call a locksmith, unless you know how to take apart the ignition tumbler and put the assemly locks in the correct order. It sounds like the key tumbler hold in broke and all the tumblers are loose and causing the key to be stuck. If you want to hurry the job for the locksmith and save money, buy the key tumbler assembly for your vehicle for the locksmith to install. Otherwise he will have to make the trip to buy the assembly, which in turn costs you more money. Mechanic shops can replace key tumblers too but when it is stuck in the column, it takes a lot of effort to remove if they are unskilled.

Some ignition system locks will not release the key unless you push in towards the column while turning further off. It is a safety device to stop in advertent removal of the key while moving. Try that first.

turn your ignition key to the first position acc and wait for 2 hrs, then you radio will show code again turn the middle knob to the proper number and push it to enter, it will jump to the next one and so on good luck!

i think (but dont hold me to it!) that the volvo keys have achip that only your car will open with so you might need a new key m8 a volvo dealership will program a new key but a an second hand one cant be re-programed to your car, sorry!!

spray ignition with graphite

thats because your regular key probably has an electic connection to the car so go to your volvo dealer and they should be able to clear anything up or replace it with a key that will work

Lock cylinder is shot and any volvo dealer can order the lock cylinder via vin # to match the keys you have.

V50 2005 and similar year have this problem.

The ignition key has two parts:
- remote control (with battery)
- RFID identification (without battery)

Car has two separate locks.
The upper lock is where you put the key inside and turn to ignite.
The lower lock is right at the steering wheel which electronically locks the wheel.

The "upper lock" sometimes refuses to recognize the key. It might be a bad contact or bad mechanical placement. Typical problem for this car.
Try hitting the dashboard and the lock with your fist few times (not too much!). If there was only a bad contact, the car may start a few times.

If you have dropped the ignition key from 1m of height (or higher) to the concrete, the RFID module inside may not have survived. Try with spare key.

If nothing helps, take the car to the volvo shop to change the upper lock. That was my case...
The lock looks like this:
http://www.shrani.si/f/b/Px/2shRAbPh/kljucavnica2005.jpg

Have you check your wiring to the starter?