Ignition has no resistance, no start

[lt403]

Good morning everyone,
Yesterday I was out running errands and when I got back to the car and turned the key I got dash lights but no resistance when I tried to turn the car on. There was no return of the key when I turned it to crank the engine. Hope I’m explaining myself.
I did not hear the starter clicking at all or the engine turning.
It was like ignition itself is broken.
Thanks for the help.

 

[2001LC]

Steering lock was likely engaged, as you tried turning IG SW on. Snap, goes the rod:

Broken ignition rod repair method

This past Sunday afternoon I got a call from my wife that the ignition key was just rotating freely in her 2000 Land Cruiser without being able to start it. From reading posts on this forum I had a pretty good idea what the culprit was and watched the YouTube video someone made about replacing...

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[lt403]

looks like what happened to ours.
It’s at the Lexus dealer now waiting to get looked at.

 

[NE Snowman]

It’s worth asking, do you try to turn it over even when you can feel it’s “tight”. Moving the steering wheel back and forth some will make it feel smoother. It is fairly common to happen though.

I’ve yet to break an ignition and we have 3 2UZs. Waiting for the one on my wife’s to give out because she parks with her wheels turned sometimes and imo she’s got too much weight on her keychain. Hasn’t broke yet she tells me

 

[lt403]

I turned the key all the way as if starting but nothing. Only dash lights

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Be aware, the dealer may want to replace the whole ignition assembly, which means a new key, etc. They may not know about or be willing to do the repair of just the internals.

 

[lt403]

Your are correct, it will be for a new ignition assembly with keys.
They are still diagnosing

I’ve been away from the forum for a while and need to get back in here regularly to keep up.
I really do appreciate everyone’s input.