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I've been very careful not to try to force the key. A locking mechanism doesn't seem like the thing to try to force. The key either turns perfectly, or absolutely no movement (like when the steering wheel is binding, even though it is free at the time). There is no in between. I keep as few...

So the Cruiser shop got a locksmith to remove, inspect, clean and reassemble the tumbler. Supposedly, everything was good.

No, I can't rotate the key clockwise at all. I apologize for the confusion. I insert the key, and it doesn't rotate at all.

I just went back to my old notes and noticed that my local cruiser shop replaced this. But if there were issues with the ignition/rod/tumbler I would expect to notice a different "feel" when turning the key. It feels smooth for the 1000+ key turns between times that it locks up.

Hey guys, long time lurker here. Sorry to introduce myself in this manner, but I am in a desperate situation here with my 100, and throwing hail marys. I've owned an '07 LX 470 for about 8 years. Every 4-6 months for the past 5 years, randomly, the key won't turn out of the Start position...