My key turns freely in the ignition but it's not engaging. The ignition is physically loose. I've never seen this problem. My mechanic says he's going to troubleshoot when he gets the chance . Has anyone had this problem ?

And yes I searched .

 

Found the source of my problem. I'm 100% sure the guy who towed the car tried force the ignition to turn over and broke my starter. I can't prove it though. I recently had a new key cut I tested it in all locks and the ignition. It took 45 mins to tow my car 2 block. I knew something was wrong then but I was heading to work.

Anyways I went to the local Lexus dealership this weekend to pick up another ignition starter they wanted $242. I declined and bought one online $100 rockauto.com . Hopefully friday/saturday I'll be rolling again .

p.s. always look over your car before/after being towed if possible.

 

i thought this was my problem. i now have 2 good ignition switches for sale. hah.

i cant figure out my problem though

 

What was your original problem ?

 

put the key in the ignition and i turn to acc and nothing happens, turn to on, nothing happens. no clicking or dash lights. yet my seats, steering wheel tilt and headlights work. my battery is 3 months old and i replaced the ignition switch and relay today.

 

I'm really hoping this is the fix I need. I'll know soon enough. GL trouble shooting .

 

thank god im on spring break.. i have a week to figure this damn thing out.

good luck to you too man.

 

The part finally came in today. I'm up and running. Now I need to go pick it up and fix all the other annoyances (window regulator) .

 

i fixed my problem as well. turned out the piece that turns that switch broke off. it must of been a bad cast or something because i dont see how CAST STEEL breaks inside of PLASTIC