flat emergency key stuck in ignition Gotta be a simple answer?
10-31-17, 01:42 AM
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flat emergency key stuck in ignition Gotta be a simple answer?
I have never used the flat key in our lexus manual case (2000 RX300). My wife lost her keys in the car after unlocking it (it was a dark parking lot). I remembered the flat key in the manual, but told her it probably wouldn't start the car, but she tried it anyway. It did actually turn the car over but didn't start it. She has since found the main key with transponder, but we (i tried too) cannot get the emergency key out. I tried holding the transponder key by the ignition, but it didn't work. I did read that a different key with transponder, or a key ring can interfere with the transponder, but don't know if we did that when trying to get the key out. I have to work but she is going back to the car this morning. I am going to have her hold the transponder key close to the ignition and gently try to remove the flat key. the transponder key will still remotely lock and unlock the car,
Would really appreciate any other ideas to save me from having the car towed. Thank You
Also, I did search the forum first, and owners manual.
Would really appreciate any other ideas to save me from having the car towed. Thank You
Also, I did search the forum first, and owners manual.
10-31-17, 07:24 AM
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The transponder only effects the spark. So with the flat key in, the transponder should enable you to start. But that has nothing to do with releasing the key.
How is the condition of the 12v battery? Has it been run down or have enough charge?You can try boost if the voltage is low [boost not to start but to enable the electronics to work].
Other than a hard failure in the key cylinder which can happen due to wear and tear [chances of going bad go higher if a fresh key is used with a worn cylinder] here are the things you have to do.
Can you twist the key in the cylinder?
Make sure the vehicle is in Park and the wheels are straight [There is a steering lock ... sometimes you have to tug on the steering wheel to free the key]. You can try jiggling the steering wheel.
Remember to push the key in. This to prevent a heavy key chain from turning the vehicle off. With the thick key we are so used to it that we do it without thinking.
Salim
How is the condition of the 12v battery? Has it been run down or have enough charge?You can try boost if the voltage is low [boost not to start but to enable the electronics to work].
Other than a hard failure in the key cylinder which can happen due to wear and tear [chances of going bad go higher if a fresh key is used with a worn cylinder] here are the things you have to do.
Can you twist the key in the cylinder?
Make sure the vehicle is in Park and the wheels are straight [There is a steering lock ... sometimes you have to tug on the steering wheel to free the key]. You can try jiggling the steering wheel.
Remember to push the key in. This to prevent a heavy key chain from turning the vehicle off. With the thick key we are so used to it that we do it without thinking.
Salim
11-02-17, 02:41 PM
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