1992 Lexus ES 300 Key stuck in ignition hole

Tiny
YENG_M
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  • 1992 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
I can't take the key out of the ignition hole. I turned off the engine and pushed the key in to release but it won't turn to unlock the key. The steering wheel is straight and the shift is in park. Help! This happened a few days ago. We went and bought a new battery yesterday and installed it in.
Monday, January 19th, 2009 AT 9:00 AM

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Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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If the tumbler assembly is broken it wil have to be replaced. What you describe is all mechanical inside thelock/tumbler assembly. Try wiggling the steering wheel. Have you tried to turn it back on then off again?
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 7:45 AM
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YENG_M
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I've tried wiggling the steering wheel and turning it on and off but still nothing. My father-in-law unhooked the battery and I was able to take out the key. Once it's hooked on again, the key was stuck. When he took out the solenoid w/ the battery still hooked, everything seemed fine. Is it that or would I have to replace the whole lock assembly?
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 8:31 AM
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Sounds like the solenoid is bad if it will work with it removed. Sorry I looked up the wrong car. If the lock solenoid is stoppingit, plug the solenoid in, but dont install it to see if it works
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 8:36 AM
Tiny
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I'll try that when I get off work. Thanks!
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 9:15 AM

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