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2003 Lexus IS 300 steering wheel locked

Tiny
JAYBIRD11
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  • 2003 LEXUS IS 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
How do I get my steering wheel to unlock? I have tried turning wheel back and forth while turning key but no luck. I have used both keys after locking and unlocking doors. It is in gear.
please help thank you
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Friday, March 27th, 2009 AT 12:43 AM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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When you say; "It's in gear", do you mean it's NOT in park or neutral? Please advise.
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Friday, March 27th, 2009 AT 1:03 AM
Tiny
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Sorry it is in park and I followed the instructions in my car manual and other suggestions online with no luck, I picked a bad day to stop sniffing glue
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Friday, March 27th, 2009 AT 1:37 AM
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JAMES W.
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OK, now I understand. Have you tried spraying a type of silicone lub of any kind in the key slot and working the key in and out a few times? If this doesn't work you have probably dropped or jamed a tumbler in the key assembly and it will have to be changed. A locksmith may be able to get it unlocked.
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Friday, March 27th, 2009 AT 2:32 AM

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