Ok here is the scenario. My girl has a 94 4runner. The clutch is shot, it has been broken into(nothing stolen or ripped up). So we cant turn the wheels because the key will not go into the ignition, how do we fix this. The body and interior are perfect. How much could i get if i just parted it out? It is a v6 sr5 Black on Tan interior, w sunroof. Oh ya its in california and i am in washington. How much could i get if we just took it to a junkyard? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

IF the G/F is in Kali, have her call around to the junkyards.

Take yerself over to nix99's junkyard and get a key cylinder and replace it. Google for their website. A locksmith can make a couple keys for you once you take the assembly to them for a cast.

I've taken them off with a small screwdriver and some patience without having a key to turn it to the detent position.

EDIT: Grab a paperclip to stick in the little hole near where the key goes; it's the release. Pry carefully with screwdriver for removal.

We're not junkyard folks here, so get in the Yellow Pages and look at some of your main components in www.car-part.com to get some idea of what stuff is going for. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Like the man said the key cylinder can be changed. You'll have different keys for the doors and ignition but it beats using a screwdriver to start it.