Ignition Interlock

[milano67]

Key goes into ignition, turns to acc position or a little bit more. This is not a car in park with steering wheel turned lock issue. It is an issue with the tumblers in the lock not doing what they are supposed to do. In the past a little graphite lock dust, or other lubrication has accomplished the job with a ton of key jiggling. I pulled out the master key, which is rarely used to see if key wear is an issue. The new key has the same problem. Had this issue with a 87 mustang, quick fix. New ignition put in with new key and off I went. I start exploring the 1993 LS400 ignition and it appears to be a single piece with the steering column??? Is there anyway to replace just the ignition switch?

thanks for any help.

93 ls400

01 lx470

[milano67]

posting to my own messge. no idea from anyone? Is there at least a conformation that the steering column has to be replaced if the ignition switch gets fouled up?

thanks

[AzHotLS]

The ignition switch is on the steering column? Not in my 90 or 95.

The part number for the ignition switch on the 90-94 is 84450-50010, about $133

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...p;siteid=214915

[milano67]

The ignition switch is on the steering column? Not in my 90 or 95.

The part number for the ignition switch on the 90-94 is 84450-50010, about $133

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...p;siteid=214915

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thanks, after additional research I finally figured it out. Do you know how to get the ignition cyclinder out of the ignition assembly?

There is a hole in the top that looks like you could stick something in it and pry the cylinder out, but knowing lexus there is a secret to it..

Anyone who knows, it would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

[milano67]

:)

Does anyone know how to install an ignition switch in a 93 LS, I cant get the ignition switch out to put the new one in?

Thanks