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Old 09-18-2007, 06:17 AM
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Ok so I had to drive my friends Lexus IS300 last night and before I took it out he said the key/ignition was acting funny so ok, had to drive it anyway.
When I stopped and took it out it didnt just turn back and come out, i sort of had to yank a bit.

When I tried to go back to start it up, the key would NOT turn to start, it was stuck on accessory and not lock. How the hell can I get it to turn now?? the key does nothing when I put it inside the ignition.
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Jiggle the F@Ck outa it! is the wheel locked?
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No It can be moved, I dont know why the hell it isnt turning. You figure if you turn it one way you can the other, but no, any other morning crew that can help??
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Sounds like the Mechs. of it are shot. prolly not much to do except take it in.
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Lexus' = ****

Had to get it towed and taken to the dealer, probably going to get ripped a new a$$hole in price. ugh.
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yo if its new It wont cost a dime, unless of course he wants to tax you. Lexus has the best service out there. Ive have five of them and they very rarely break.
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Its not, friend got it used w/ like 80k miles.. We are getting a locksmith to rebuild the ignition for 250.. the dealer wanted 1100$ to repair it.
Screw that.
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Originally Posted by Dimitri-
Its not, friend got it used w/ like 80k miles.. We are getting a locksmith to rebuild the ignition for 250.. the dealer wanted 1100$ to repair it.
Screw that.
That Sucks!! Hope it works out for the cheaper..




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