Blaxxus

I drive a 1992 Lexus SC400, today when i tried to start the car the key got stuck in the ignition in the middle of OFF & ACC. So far i tried turning the steering wheel while turning the key, stepping on the brake while turning the key, even tried using lock lubricant and up untill now i haven't had any luck.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

xsbc63x

prolly a bad lock cylinder

Blaxxus

maybe, or even the key it's self is bad

if anyone has a DIY on how to replace a Ignition Cylinder lock i just might need it! thanks!

ChobEeY

Is your gear on park all the way? My keys got stuck acouple times by not having it on park all the way. -_- im a dummy haha

Blu92SC4

Hey i had the same problem. It was resolved when i unlplugged the terminals from the car battery and was able to remove the key. Our cars will only run with oem keys/factory replacements worth about $90 (no duplicates) because of chip inside the keys. It's probably ur key battery is low/dying (replacement is cr1216) and the car is not recognizing it or maybe you need to replace the key lock cylinder. To open the key and replace is easy. Just look for and unscrew the screw on the key, then pry it open gently and you'll see the battery to be replaced. Hope that helps.

Blaxxus

i tried that, didnt work. but i called a locksmith and they got it out.
now i need a new lock cylinder