Haha..........
I suppose there is the possibility that your Land Cruiser is 'female'. Maybe it felt 'scorned' by something you did and was punishing you?
Being female....it will get 'over it' and forgive you when it gets damn good and ready, right?
No hurry. Give a shout when you're ready to look at it again. Been putting Motor Mounts in one of my Bronco's today....so I would have been out of pocket anyway.
We'll pick it up later. 👍
I know its a pain to get to some of these things and I wouldn't have you do it if it wasn't necessary.
It's just that cutting power (all power everywhere via battery disconnect) is not the same thing as the ECU managing the circuit. Looking at the schematic it simply doesn't suggest one way...
Not necessarily, the key interlock solenoid is controlled by the Shift Lock Control ECU. I would omh it out just to make sure there isn't too much resistance or an internal short. You might also just disconnect the connector and see if that alone lets you withdraw the key or if that circuit...
My preference would be to start from a known to be accurate shifter position. But let's put this one on the back burner until you can get some penetrating oil on that nut. Yes, it's fair to assume that the 'distance' between the shifter and transmission (via the linkage) is the same, since...
Excellent. I've several things to do around the property today but will check back later. You may not find anything amiss there but we need to start from a known point.
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Well....that's the trouble. If She's anything like my Wife this creates a sense or urgency (HER vehicle to drive, not yours).
And of course, your very Manhood is now at stake. IF you manage to fix it, you'll be her hero (if done in a reasonable amount of time). IF not...then Lord help...
I agree that a mechanical reason inside the key cylinder is very unlikely at this point, so let's put that possibility aside for now.
The issue with your shifter first NOT coming out of Park and the attendant 'over shooting' of the lever would indicate an adjustment issue to me.
For that...
Yeah, kind of suggests something is out of adjustment.
Engine Running:
Normally you should be able to push in on the shifter button (and when released) go no further than 'D' (Drive). The shifter should lock up there.
You should be able to manually shift all the way to 'L' (Low) holding...
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Ummm.....NO. ;)
Disconnecting the battery re-sets the Shift Lock Computer.
So we are working our way 'backwards' (starting at the shifter itself). IF there is no obvious mechanical reason for it to not be working, then next in line is the Shift Interlock Solenoid.
If that seems...
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Well....let's revisit this and be methodical about it.
Because you've presented us with TWO issues now (No shift out of Park AND inability to remove key).
Perhaps the two are related, maybe not.
In the case concerning the shift lever, this could be 'mechanical' (improper adjustment)...
It would seem the possibilities are:
Shifter or linkage is not fully in Park (adjustment needed, or look for foreign obstruction)
Steering wheel is locked such that it is putting pressure on the key lock
Dirty ignition tumbler or foreign matter in tumbler
Worn key (have new key cut from VIN or...