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 Key stuck in the ignition
#437880
04/19/04 07:46 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 63
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have been having a problem with my keys getting stuck in the ignition cylinder for a few months. At first I thought it was the keys, but the don't seem overly worn or messed up. Is there something in the cylinder that could be messed up? Has anyone ever replace the key cylinder and if so, how hard is it. My wife has the truck this week and insists on leaving the key in the ignition because she can't get it out. I don't like this. Help.
Thanks
Ryan
95 T100 2WD ExtCab
All Stock
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Re: Key stuck in the ignition
[Re: rmg]
#437881
04/19/04 08:30 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 180
Wheeler
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Automatic transmission? Does wiggling the shifter work? Could be that mechanism that keeps you from removing the key unless it is in park (or neutral)...
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Re: Key stuck in the ignition
[Re: Scott Broam]
#437882
04/19/04 08:53 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 63
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Good thought. I have a 5spd though. If I wiggle the key it pops out sometimes, although not always. It feels as though something is grabbing the key in the cylinder. I plan on removing it tonight and looking at it.
Ryan
95 T100 2WD ExtCab
All Stock
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Re: Key stuck in the ignition
[Re: rmg]
#437883
04/20/04 04:36 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 676
Rock Warrior
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There is some graphite based lock lube available in a spray can. Could be it is just gummed up in there. Try using a non-residue safe-on-plastic spray cleaner on it and then some of the lube. Triflo is good too.
1997 T-100 4X4 Xcab,Warn Hubs
02 Camry LE
2008 Yaris
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Re: Key stuck in the ignition
[Re: rmg]
#437884
04/20/04 05:22 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 63
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Thanks for the info guys. I pulled the ignition cylinder out last night and was able to pull the tumblers out. There is a small metal piece that moves out of the way when you put the key in. That piece was filthy and gummed up. I simply wiped the excess away and replaced the cylinder and the key moves in and out very easily now. I did end up lubing the cylinder with the lock lube / deicer when I was finished. I think I might get the lube from Toyota later.
Ryan
95 T100 2WD ExtCab
All Stock
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Re: Key stuck in the ignition
[Re: rmg]
#437885
04/20/04 10:30 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 676
Rock Warrior
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Now just make sure the latte doesn't slosh over on the key again <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
1997 T-100 4X4 Xcab,Warn Hubs
02 Camry LE
2008 Yaris
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