Key won't turn
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Key won't turn
I have a 2003 LS 430. Sometimes the key won't turn when trying to start the car. It's like it's the wrong key ( I know it's the right one). When it happens I have tried moving the steering wheel and the gear shift. After several tries it finally turns normally. Very annoying. Any suggestion from anyone would be appreciated.
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I have a 2003 LS 430. Sometimes the key won't turn when trying to start the car. It's like it's the wrong key ( I know it's the right one). When it happens I have tried moving the steering wheel and the gear shift. After several tries it finally turns normally. Very annoying. Any suggestion from anyone would be appreciated.
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It is NOT normal
Eventually - the steering lock mechanism (motor) will die and require replacement - I replaced mine
Jerking the steering wheel will require later on to change small little "rings" between bolts holding the steering column (I also had to change them as I was quite stubborn)..."rings" are not expensive nor difficult to change, but the steering lock mechanism motor is
I don't know even an indicative price in $US
Eventually - the steering lock mechanism (motor) will die and require replacement - I replaced mine
Jerking the steering wheel will require later on to change small little "rings" between bolts holding the steering column (I also had to change them as I was quite stubborn)..."rings" are not expensive nor difficult to change, but the steering lock mechanism motor is
I don't know even an indicative price in $US
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