Locked ignition cylinder

Tiny
YABBUTT
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  • 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
Wheel Locked and Ignition cylinder locked. Can't turn the key to ACC, and the wheel won't unlock.
Friday, January 18th, 2019 AT 6:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

First, if you have a different key, try that and see if it helps. Also, take a look through this link.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

If neither of these suggestions help, it sounds like the tumbler AKA lock assembly is bad. Here are the directions for replacement and repair.

PROCEDURES

See picture 1

1. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSY
a) Place the ignition switch lock cylinder assy at the ACC position.
b) Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder assy.

See picture 2

2. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSY
a) Disconnect the un-lock warning switch assy connector from the ignition or starter switch assy.
b) Remove the un-lock warning switch assy.
3. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSY
a) Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assy from the steering column bracket assy.
4. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSY
a) Install the ignition or starter switch assy to the steering column bracket assy with the 2 screws.

See picture 3

5. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSY
a) Install the un-lock warning switch assy.
b) Connect the un-lock warning switch assy connector to the ignition or starter switch assy.
6. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSY
a) Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assy is at the ACC position.
b) Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assy.
7. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
a) Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when removing the key.
b) Check that the steering lock mechanism is deactivated when inserting the key and turning it to ACC position.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, January 18th, 2019 AT 7:34 PM

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