bjluna

Hmm... yes I turn the wheel back and forth a little, it wasn't locked. I kind of tried everything I could think of, figuring that I had forgot something really obvious, but nothing worked, until I pretty much got ou,t and then got back in, put the key in, and it worked.

Hi there, I tried to start my mothers rx300 after it had sat for a week and the ignition key would not turn. Tried 2 other spare keys and they wouldn't turn either. Shift lever was in park, etc. Not sure, but I think the light that surrounds the igntition switch wasn't on like it should be when I was trying to start the car. Not my car so I wasn't paying attention. 2 hrs later we tried it again, still wouldn't work. Tried it one more time, and it worked, car started right up. Now it works, but for how long?? I'm wondering what contacts failed temporarily after a week of sitting causing the igntition switch to lock out. Is there a door activated switch that might have been stuck? We're taking it in to be looked at on thurs, but i'm afraid they're going to find everything works.......for now. I'd like to get an idea of where the problem might be for the future. Thanks for your help!!!