Ignition Switch Replacement?

Tiny
JHARETOYOTA
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  • 1985 TOYOTA PICKUP
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I got into a wreck in my new vehicle and I had to key to my Toyota on my keychain, since my vehicle was totaled the wrecker company had my keychain and I cant get it back. I was wondering how to pull out the key cylinder so I can get a key made for it(i cant get the key cylinder out) Thanks for any help
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Saturday, August 15th, 2020 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

Here are the instructions and a diagrams below to show you how to do the job.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel, if necessary, steering column garnish, if equipped, upper and lower covers, Fig. 7. On Starlet models, remove upper cover.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition switch.
4. Turn ignition key to ACC position and remove ignition key cylinder.
5. Remove screw and ignition switch.
6. Reverse procedure to install.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tiny
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I would turn the cylinder to the acc part but I dont have the key and it is in the lock position and the steering wheel wont move.
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Tiny
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You will need to drill it out it can be a little messy so hang in there.
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Tiny
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  • 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP
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Does any one know to take out and install a ignition swithch in an 88 truck?
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If im not mistaken there shoudl be a little hole on the housing, if there is one insert key, turn to on position.
And push clip in the hole and pull out the cylinder.

If there is no hole or you need further help. Post back and I will try adn find you a diagram.
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