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Ignition Switch Issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by SnowBunny56, Sep 30, 2021.

  1. Sep 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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    SnowBunny56

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    Toyo tires with Fuel wheels, Carhart seat covers, getting started with some suspension mods
    I'm sure this is nothing new but having trouble getting the key to turn all the way back to lock so I can remove it, bad key and cylinder? Thanks
     
    SnowBunny56, Sep 30, 2021
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  2. Sep 30, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    negusm

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    Yeah. If your other key has the same problem, it's the cylinder.
     
    negusm, Sep 30, 2021
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  3. Sep 30, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    I can assure you that Toyota used the strongest metal for the cylinder locking mechanism. To last and last. The key is the weaker metal. Mine did the same thing and got a new key cut good to go.
     
    SR5 Limited, Sep 30, 2021
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  4. Sep 30, 2021 at 10:17 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    O’ and don’t spray a can of WD-40 in the ignition. I tried that it doesn’t help.
     
    SR5 Limited, Sep 30, 2021
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