My 4 year old jammed my key in backwards to the ignition of my 1999 RX300. The key stuck and eventually I was able to wrench it out. (That probably wasn't a good move...I'd lube it up a little first next time.) Unfortunately, the ignition locked in the ACC position and I was unable to get the key to turn. I got towed me to the nearest AAA approved repair station. When they told me I was looking at $800-$1000 for parts, rekeying and labor I decided to do some research online. (Come on, $1000...my boys do stuff like this too often for that! After reading a few positive reviews of the tap and lube method here, I decided to give it a try. I shot a little WD-40 in the key hole and then put in the key and tapped the back of the key with the back of a screwdriver about 5 times and wallah! I did have to jump my car because after 2 days at the shop in the ACC position, the battery had died. But all and all it was the quickest, cheapest repair ever. My husband is still saying, "I just can't believe that worked." Thank you so much Bill and all who confirmed this fix!
