Ignition switch problems

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ASEMASTER6371
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You need to dis arm the system. How do you dis arm it normally?

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Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 AT 3:28 PM (Merged)
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  • 1998 TOYOTA AVALON
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My toyota avalon xls 1998 won't start. When you put the key in the ignition it turns only 1/4 but no further and nothing starts. The battery is working so I am wondering what may be the problem and how much will it cost to fix. Thanks.
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check out our article on this common issue at https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_wont_my_ignition_switch_turn.htm
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
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MERCY98
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1998 Toyota Avalon Automatic

Hi, Problem is that the key does not turn in the ignition. It only turns to and from the lock position to the off position. The key works fine in the door locks. The security light does come on when I remove the key, and goes off when I insert the key. I tried spraying a little graphite into the ignition keyhole, but that does nothing. Because the security lite goes on and off, and that the key works on the door locks, I think the key is not the problem. Could it be the ignition/tumblers? Can I remove and replace this myself? Any others thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Mercy98
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Possibly the tumbler. Also could be the part behind. Problem is that you have to be able to turn the key to pull the tumbler out. Either that or you can drill it to get it out. Once you get the tumbler out then take a screw driver and see if you can turn the part behind it. If you can easily then it just needs a tumbler. HTH
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
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MONT.AUTO
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  • 1998 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 6 CYL
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  • 110,000 MILES
If the engine will not turn off when the ignition key switch is turned to off (for this model car), is this typically due to a damaged ignition switch and if yes, which part of the switch assembly needs to be replaced plus, what is the easiest and quickest way of repairing or replacing the worn out part? If not, what then?
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have to remove upper and lower steering covers
and disconnect the ignition switch from the lock two screws and check
if lock rotating as it should remove and replace the switch
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You will notice there isn't alot of space to remove the two phyllips head machine screws attaching the switch to the key lock's housing. From your experience, what is the quickest way to remove the switch?
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No quick way about it
What usually we do is drop down the steering a bit
as you may endup needing to remove the ignition lock
and that require more work
thin and long screw driver place it in on the small screw(ignition switch )and tap the screw driver with a hammer try to turn that should make it easier to loosen the screws

To remove ignition lock
If shear bolt studs are accessible, use a hacksaw to cut slots into exposed studs.
Remove studs using a screwdriver. If shear bolt studs are recessed or hard to reach with hacksaw, use a center punch on studs. Using a drill bit and screw extractor, remove studs. Place key in ACC position and remove ignition switch and lock cylinder.
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I installed a new ignition switch but, occasionally while the ignition switch is in the start position and the starter is engaged, everything stops. The dash stays lit but, the engine stops turning. Normally this engine starts quickly. In a recent test, 1st try - start, 2nd try - starter engaged with engine turning then nothing after one or two revolutions (eventhough key still in start position), 3rd try - start, 4th try - start, 5th try - start. So, would you next look at the starter relay, starter contacts, solenoid switch or what?
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I would use a test light and test if have power at the starter S terminal small wire as cranking
If have power and its failing to crank starter at fault (and I would suspect that)
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My car keeps locking the key won't turn at all
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So the key doesn't turn at all it just goes in the cylinder?Also does the key look really worn down?
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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So are you trying to help people then spamming are web site?
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
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WELDON WORD
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Have ignition tumbler problem -- key will turn and function but will not extract -- lub no good --permanently stuck -- how do you extract tumbler for replacemant -- understand there ia a pin somewhere? Thanka ww
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
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There is an old saying "only a fool and a jeweler takes the back off a watch." It goes the same for a locks and tiumblers. It is a tricky situation that needs to be repaired by a locksmith or the dealer. The money will be well spent and shouldn't be over $75.00 good luck
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