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Key stuck in ignition

Tiny
DANO1971
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  • 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 265,000 MILES
I could not get my key out of ignition, I tried for about an hour. So the battery would not drain I unhooked it, went back into car to lock it up and tried the key one more time and it came out! Any clue, anyone?

It does start, and drive just cannot get it to go passed accessories to get it out.
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 AT 12:10 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

What happens is the ignition key gets worn out so its gets stuck. Here is a guide to help you get the ignition tumbler changed out.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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It turns out it's my shift selector there's grommets in the t-bar underneath the shifter and they wear out and causes a sloppy shifter and when you change the grommets I'm able to get the key out no problem
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
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I'm going to get a new Tumblr put into and get it rekeyed
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, August 14th, 2017 AT 7:50 AM

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