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Help. Key ignition won't turn.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:54 pm
Getting a Lexus RX330 ready to sell. Replaced alternator and battery last week. Everything ran fine Friday night.
I get in it yesterday to go gas up and the ignition won't turn at all. Not one bit. I've looked online and tried:
* disconnecting the battery for a few yours.
*Tapping on the ignition with a hammer
* Turning the steering wheel (managed to lock it after a few turns)
* spraying WD40 on ignition.
Any suggestions? Very frustrating.
I get in it yesterday to go gas up and the ignition won't turn at all. Not one bit. I've looked online and tried:
* disconnecting the battery for a few yours.
*Tapping on the ignition with a hammer
* Turning the steering wheel (managed to lock it after a few turns)
* spraying WD40 on ignition.
Any suggestions? Very frustrating.
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Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:55 pm to prplhze2000
Pull the key back out a little before you try.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:55 pm to prplhze2000
Jiggle the steering wheel while pumping the brakes.
This post was edited on 10/18/20 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:56 pm to prplhze2000
Cause it’s a push button start, Einstein.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:57 pm to prplhze2000
Is the key worn down? If so get a new one.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:57 pm to prplhze2000
Move steering wheel hard
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:57 pm to OldHickory
330 didn't have push button starts. Keys.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:57 pm to prplhze2000
Lock cylinder mechanism is broken.
You will have to tow it to the dealer for repairs.
You can do it yourself (I have) but the steering column has bolts that the heads break off (to prevent theft). Not an easy process. Then you have to have new keys made and programmed at the dealer.
On old vehicles, you just picked up a new lock mechanism and in less than an hour- good to go.
Not anymore.
You will have to tow it to the dealer for repairs.
You can do it yourself (I have) but the steering column has bolts that the heads break off (to prevent theft). Not an easy process. Then you have to have new keys made and programmed at the dealer.
On old vehicles, you just picked up a new lock mechanism and in less than an hour- good to go.
Not anymore.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:58 pm to djangochained
steering wheel is locked.
Key is only a couple of years old.
Key is only a couple of years old.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:58 pm to prplhze2000
Subtle "I had a running Lexus brag".
Posted on 10/18/20 at 3:59 pm to prplhze2000
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:00 pm to prplhze2000
Foot on break
Move steering wheel back and forth with force while trying to start
Move steering wheel back and forth with force while trying to start
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:01 pm to prplhze2000
Make sure your gear selector is fully in the park position. Also pull on the steering wheel, it could have the ignition jammed (happens occasionally on my truck).
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:01 pm to prplhze2000
quote:Get a car with no key or ignition. Or just get a car that you don't ever have to turn on or off.
Help. Key ignition won't turn
That's the best I can help, otherwise I got nothing.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:02 pm to prplhze2000
Google says keep trying to turn the wheel left and right while trying to turn the key.
Video: 2008 Lexus RX350 ignition locked and key won't turn
Video: 2008 Lexus RX350 ignition locked and key won't turn
This post was edited on 10/18/20 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:12 pm to Misnomer
Same thing happened to me when I was trading in mine. It's like the car knows it's being traded in.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:15 pm to prplhze2000
My ex had this issue once. She hadn't put it fully in park since something was in the way of the shifter. Check if you've got something in the way of it fully engaging
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:30 pm to Spelt it rong
It's in park.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:34 pm to prplhze2000
put the key in the ignition and hit the key a couple of times with the heel of your hand. Just a sharp little rap. I have a truck that occasionally does this and my Polaris ranger will also do this. Usually, a couple of hits on the key like you are trying to force it in more frees them both up.
Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:34 pm to prplhze2000
What year is it?
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