Ignition Switch replacement

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02-09-12, 06:57 AM

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same happened to me in 01 lx 470

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This pb has been discussed in the past...If you do a search for Ignition Cylinder broken on lexus forum you will find how to start the car so a tow is not required and how to replace the broken cam without removing the steering column..It happened to me and the part from lexus was $200 and labor from a private shop was $480....I later found out total cost from lexus was about $720..Hope this helps...

same happened to me...The total cost including tow was $735...The iginition cam shaft is made out of pot ash metal.. The part was $200 Labor $480 and tow $55...Later learned the car can be started with a screwdriver after removing the collar..Also, the broken part can be replaced w/o removing the entire steering wheel...The how to is posted on a past thread..Can remember the specific thread...Hope this helps.........

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02-11-12, 10:05 AM

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx4...er-broken.html

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02-13-12, 02:02 PM

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here is a side by side of the new vs old Notice how much thicker the new part on the bottom is in the area where they break.

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12-04-14, 11:44 AM

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This just happened to me - $700 out the door from a non-dealer repair shop in Los Angeles. For such a great vehicle they blew on the design of this part.