Ignition switch problems

Thank you. How do you remove switch?

I have been reading about an "immobilizer". Is that possibly what I am looking at inside the cylinder shaft and part of the problem?

Well, here is the culprit. When I finally removed the switch, the broken piece pictured here fell out. Looked like it sheared off another piece. I do not know what this piece or shaft is called but it is what you find inside the lock cylinder and the opposite slotted end extends inside the switch. I had a feeling from the get go it was a broken linkage issue. Now, can I get a replacement part?

I just found I have the same issue as you did, were you able to locate the shaft? Or were you stuck paying $300.00 for the whole assembly?

I have a 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS, will the part that your referring to, be the same as a one from a Camry?

I have a 2002 Toyota Avalon, and I also just had this problem was you able to find just this part or did you have to buy the whole thing for $300?

Just bought a used steering column for $75.00. Changed the lock cylinder mechanism. Now the car is trying to start, but just keeps turning over. Wondering if it is a security issue?

I have the exact same problem and the ignition tumbler rod broke. I removed the ignition cylinder and the ignition switch on the back of the housing, but do not know how to get the tumbler rod out.

Lights, windows and radio work but car won't start makes no sound at all. All fluids are good. Engine light is on I have a new battery new cables I have new alternator and new belts. The car made no weird sounds worked fine two hours before that also had new solenoids replaced

Thanks for this guide I had this problem and it was the starter I got a rebuilt one for $167.00 all fixed! I love this site.

My car stopped on me while driving along and after attempting to restart it the starter will not crank. Prior to it stopping I started experiencing problems with the ignition key lock cylinder and the shifter. I've replaced the ignition key lock cylinder, but the problem still exist. I troubleshooted the ignition switch for proper continuity, all is well. I had it tolled to the local Pep Boy's, they performed a charging system check and all is well, however, they also jumpered the starter an got it to crank. Pep Boy's told me that there's no signal from the ignition to the starter. Is there some fuse or relay I can check to find out if it has shorted out or what would you recommend I check to get to the bottom of the car's problem?

Have a new battery cleaned terminals turned key to start nothing happens, currently have battery on charger. Please help

I changed my battery and now the after market alarm won't stop going off. And the car won't crank.I checked the fuses and the relays and they are all good