Thread: Replacing ignition switch

Is this the steering wheel motor seizure thing where the motor that puts the steering wheel in/out seizes?

If so there is a fix involving drilling a hole and reoiling the motor, to avoid a $3500 part. I haven't been able to find the specific drill hole thing but maybe some L322 owner can.

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If you AULRO google on the bottom of the page there are also some threads


Regards Philip A

This has nothing to do with the steering lock problem. With that problem, you cannot turn the key in the ignition. I can always turn the key in the ignition, but the starter motor is not triggered when the key is moved to position 3.

GENUINE LAND ROVER IGNITION SWITCH RANGE ROVER 03-09 YXB000080 NEW | eBay

G`day ,

if the link works it may shed some light if the switch is at fault as in you can buy the switch not just the whole unit , i don`t know i`ve only looked because your problem could be mine one day .

In the online Workshop manual page 268 shows an explode view .

Land Rover Workshop Manuals > L322 Range Rover System Description and Operation > STEERING > Description > Steering Column > Page 268

I`ve read that some have cleaned the contacts on the switch and solved the problem and i guess if something has been spilt down the hole that could make sense , maybe some contact cleaner down the hole .

It may be an idea to get someone to turn the key while another taps the starter , to see of the solenoid is at fault , they may have lots of electronics but the old style physical stuff still counts for mine .

As i said i have no practical knowledge about it .

From the vid you showed it seems that one started when the key was removed/replaced and wasn`t going to other wise , is yours the same?

I think those links are correct that the switch is a separate part. That's good news as it means this can be resolved without changing or interfering with the immobiliser ECU or key barrel etc.

Somewhat bad news is that the part is no longer available as a separate part. Can only buy a larger assembly that contains that part. I tried a LR dealer and another parts supplier so I'm not hopeful it exists anywhere in stock. I'll just go ahead with the bigger assembly.

For reference the switch alone is part YXB000070. This has been superseded to the larger assembly which is YXB000073.

My fault is not as bad as that video yet. I don't remove the key at all. Just turn it back and forth a few times. Often starts first go. Sometimes needs a few attempts. I'm hesitate to bother with contact cleaner. Could it ever be a long term solution or only ever a bandaid? I'm not really sure. Happy for a cheap fix but don't want a cheap and nasty fix!

G`day ,

did you supply the parts numbers , when trying to get just the switch?

Are you using the Russian one ?

Reason i ask is , as with the US link the place in the UK where if i needed i would try is YXB000080 for the switch $87.38 plus delivery less VAT and the unit is YXB000073 which is $400.93 plus delivery less VAT .

They don`t have a listing for YXB000070

Neither are in stock and are ordered from L/R

Another UK place that sells Britparts list the number YXB000070 as the unit , which is superseded by 71 then 72 till 73 .

Not the answer your looking for but in case of an emergency you can get 1 start by doing this. ( fuse pull)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_nj4Xscxto

Originally Posted by PLR

G`day ,

did you supply the parts numbers , when trying to get just the switch?

Are you using the Russian one ?

Reason i ask is , as with the US link the place in the UK where if i needed i would try is YXB000080 for the switch $87.38 plus delivery less VAT and the unit is YXB000073 which is $400.93 plus delivery less VAT .

They don`t have a listing for YXB000070

Neither are in stock and are ordered from L/R

Another UK place that sells Britparts list the number YXB000070 as the unit , which is superseded by 71 then 72 till 73 .

Hi Peter,

I gave LR the YXB000070 number and they confirmed the original number was the smaller component, but it's been superceded through to 73 as a whole assembly.

YXB000080 is almost certainly the same unit? I'm thinking it could be worth the gamble...

OK looks like 80 is for the petrol vehicle.

fullfatrr.com - View topic - Ignition Switch

It is mentioned that xxxx90 is for the diesel.

https://www.lrdirect.com/YXB000090-S...q9UaAoCZ8P8HAQ

Maybe I can get in contact with LRDirect or Duckworth.