razahyde Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 i was turning the lexus wheel after it had locked on me and now i can not get it to unlock please help me fix this i put the key in and tried to turn it on nothing happens key wont spin please help me this is urgent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED. Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Have you tried turning the wheel and key at the same time? What I mean is turn the wheel left and right and try to get the key to engage. Try doing that so it will unlock. I remember that happened to my mom on her 4Runner. After working it for a little bit it was all good. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razahyde Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 ive tried turning the wheel and the key at the same time nothing happens the wheel and key stay jammed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED. Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hmmmm... Maybe try disconnecting the battery? I dont know if that will help but it wont hurt to try it. I hope this doesnt have to be a dealer fix for you : ( Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 yah same here....gonna have 2 get it towed then.... lord help u and good luck -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razahyde Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 get my car towed while the wheel is turned to the right all the way i dont think thats such a good idea and its parked in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyr Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 get my car towed while the wheel is turned to the right all the way i dont think thats such a good idea and its parked in the garage ← Sounds like a stuck lock cylinder. Take the key out. Now spray some penetrating lubricant, one with a straw on the end, WD40 or whatever into the lock cylinder. Insert the key and work the key till it turns. Hope this helps. Also maybe try your spare key. Your original may be worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED. Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I think for dust purposes I would use graphite spray. A little cleaner. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razahyde Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 i wish i had a spare should had one made today while i was at sewell my key isnt worn out i kno thats not the problem its jammed and its to the point where turning the wheel and key at same time wont work. the key turns a little bit but not to the point where it turns on (im sure u might have known that just making sure) and where do i spray the graphite spray into the ignition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marconi Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Turn the key, then pull hard on the wheel. Believe it or not, it will unlock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyr Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Turn the key, then pull hard on the wheel. Believe it or not, it will unlock! ← Spray right into the slot the key goes in to loosen up the tumblers. It really sounds like this is your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 i was turning the lexus wheel after it had locked on me and now i can not get it to unlock please help me fix this i put the key in and tried to turn it on nothing happens key wont spin please help me this is urgent ← Yank the steering wheel hard to the left with one hand at the same time twist the key to come out with the other......Fords & Chryslers usually suffer this problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonInDallas Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 get my car towed while the wheel is turned to the right all the way i dont think thats such a good idea and its parked in the garage ← Tow trucks are equipped to handle this, you wouldn't be the first person they towed with the wheels turned to the side and the driver doesn't have a key to turn them. They put the front wheels on dollys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razahyde Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 i went to the local mechanic and he came over and fixxed the problem.....he lifted the right front wheel up off the ground and he pulled on the wheel to where it came out and i turned the steering and key at the same time and it did the trick only cost me $20 so it wasnt much of a loss thanks to all of those who helped me out -if u dont mind me asking why does lexus have this feature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED. Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 My guess would be that they do it in order to keep the wheels from moving like when you're on a steep hill? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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