Ignition Shaft May Be Broken, Need to Hotwire the LX (1 Viewer)

[robo200]

Yesterday I tried to start the truck and the key wouldn't turn one bit, turning the steering wheel only engaged its lock. I tried two keys (a master and a valet), and neither could turn the lock cylinder.

My pressing problem is that I need to move the vehicle in 3 hours due to parking regulation today. What's the best way to hotwire and get the car to move? Many thanks!

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Key wont turn! Need help fast

I am supposed to be at work right now but my wife needs the 2006 LX right now. She went out to start it and the key would not turn in the ignition and all of the windows and the sunroof all opened at the same time. I am assuming this is security related. It is winter here and I need to get the...

forum.ih8mud.com

Very recent thread, similar issue, no resolution either.

 

[robo200]

Key wont turn! Need help fast

I am supposed to be at work right now but my wife needs the 2006 LX right now. She went out to start it and the key would not turn in the ignition and all of the windows and the sunroof all opened at the same time. I am assuming this is security related. It is winter here and I need to get the...

forum.ih8mud.com

Very recent thread, similar issue, no resolution either.

I think I put myself in a harder predicament by engaging the steering lock, otherwise this procedure should've been adequate:

 

[excessive]

try turning the steering wheel side to side while you try to turn the key