Need Emergency Help!!!!!!!!!!!

[4rnr]

I have a 92 4runner 3.0 auto. I cannot get the ignition to turn. I put the key in and the door chime comes on, but the key is locked. (yes its in park, and the wheel has no tension) The last couple of days it has kind of done this, but I just wiggle the shifter and it turns. Now nothing!

I tore down the counsol and found a slide switch that looks like it senses when the truck is in park, It receives no voltage ever when I put the VOM on it. I cleaned it and reinstalled it, nothing!

In the name of my four wheeling trip this weekend help me please any help is great!

 

[KliersLC]

I have never had this problem, but my best guess is a fuse if you aren't getting voltage. Disconnect your battery neg, and check all the fuses for continuity. If you have a blown fuse, replace it, if not maybe your computer will reset itself and let you turn the truck on. Also, I am not sure if this will help, but if you can get the tranny into neutral it might free something up.
Good luck,
Dan

 

[4rnr]

I got it. I sprayed some (locksmith approved) lube into the ignition and wiggled the key alot and it came free. Now it is starting to get a little smoother, however, I can still feel it bitting on one of the tumblers. I will probably need a new key or a new cylinder in the future but for now I am going wheelin on Sunday!

 

[Rascal]

I had a 95 80 that had this same issue. The lock cylinder will eventually need to be replaced. It's actually a more common problem than you'd think. The issue is usually caused by the weight of the keys and stuff that are dangling and bouncing on your key chain while the key is in the ignition. For some reason this harms the lock cylinder over time...