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11-24-12, 04:10 PM

gcancilla

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Replace ignition cylinder

I have a 2007 rx350 and the key wont turn in the ignition. If I tap it with a hammer I am able to get it to turn. How do I remove the ignition cylinder so I can take it to a locksmith for repair?

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11-24-12, 04:29 PM

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Have you tried some dry graphite yet?

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11-24-12, 04:33 PM

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Yeah. No luck. I just sprayed some in, no luck. Hammer works every time but that's a pain in the a$$

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11-24-12, 04:34 PM

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Welcome to Club Lexus. I did a quick search of the RX Forum. As with most topics this has been discussed before. The link below has a lot of info on this problem:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...tch-stuck.html