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Old 04-19-09, 04:43 PM
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Default Ignition switch won't turn 94 GS...

Long story short, was trying to check something radio related today, so I removed the shifter console. Well guess in my removing of that and the shift handle (car is an auto), the key got stuck in the ignition, and it was stuck between ACC and Lock, and wouldn't turn all the way back to lock. I tried messing with the shifter, but got no results. Was able to finally get the key out, but now the ignition won't turn at all. The key works in the door locks and trunk, and even with playing with the shifter and steering wheel, I can't get the ignition to turn at all.

Anyone have any ideas??? I'm completely lost and worried I'm going to have to have the car towed to a dealer. If this is something I can fix myself, I'm willing to, I'm very mechanically inept, just need some direction here.

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I know it seems sketchy, but I bought the car from a member on here, and have a very good rep in the MKIII Supra community, from building my 88. I guess I'm going to try tomorrow to pull the switch out, and replace it if I can find a used one locally. It's defintely ****ed though, I just don't know if anything else is either.

Any advice anyone can provide as far as pulling the igniton switch out, would be greatly appreciated.
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check all fuses first it could be from a blown fuse not seeing the car in park
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Forgot to mention, the key won't go back in all the way either. I'll check the fuses again tonight, maybe get a chance to work on getting the switch out too. Been raining like hell here.
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this happens to my 94 gs sometimes, if i turn the wheel i can get the key in and turn it try that.
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