You have to turn the car off and turn it back on. This didn't work immediately for me, but I moved the car back and forth a little, and then it started. Just turning it on and off wasn't enough.
Try jiggling the steering wheel while turning the key. Sometimes if the steering wheel is in a bit of a bind, the key won't turn.
This same thing happened to me. It is a security feature. I bet your steering wheel is locked in place, right? My local Toyota dealership tried to trick me into getting a whole new security system put in for about $500. Right before the tow truck arrived I found the answer in my car's manual. ****Grab your steering wheel and start jiggling it back and forth. At the same time, jiggle your key in the ignition and then turn it! This is a security feature to lock the ignition anytime your steering wheel locked. Good luck!
move the steering wheel while attempting to turn ignition key
To remove the ignition lock on a Toyota MR2, first ensure the steering wheel is unlocked and the key is in the "ACC" position. Then, remove the steering column cover by unscrewing any screws or clips holding it in place. Locate and disconnect the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin or screw, and gently pull the cylinder out of the ignition switch housing. Finally, reassemble the steering column cover and ensure everything is securely fastened.
To replace the ignition in a 1990 Toyota Cressida, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the steering column cover and locate the ignition switch. Disconnect the wiring harness from the switch, unscrew the mounting screws, and replace the old ignition switch with a new one. Finally, reassemble the steering column, reconnect the battery, and test the new ignition.
Well, if your steering wheel was crooked it can cause the car to lock up, jiggle the steering wheel WHILE turning the key in the ignition.
To replace the ignition switch on a 2002 Toyota Tacoma, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent electrical shock. Remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the screws and gently prying them apart. Then, locate the ignition switch mounted on the steering column, disconnect the wiring harness, and unbolt the switch. Install the new ignition switch in reverse order, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the steering column covers before reconnecting the battery.
To change the ignition switch in a 2001 Toyota Camry, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the screws and gently prying them apart. Next, locate the ignition switch, which is typically mounted on the steering column; disconnect the wiring harness and remove the mounting screws. Finally, install the new ignition switch, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the steering column covers before reconnecting the battery.
To replace the ignition switch in a 1993 Toyota Truck, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the steering column cover by unscrewing the screws and sliding it off. Next, locate the ignition switch, usually found near the ignition lock cylinder, and disconnect the wiring harness. Finally, unscrew the ignition switch, replace it with the new one, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the steering column cover.
To install an ignition cylinder in a 2001 Toyota Solara, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering column cover by unscrewing the necessary screws, then locate the ignition lock cylinder. Insert the key into the ignition, turn it to the "ACC" position, and press the release pin to remove the old cylinder. Finally, insert the new ignition cylinder, ensuring it locks into place, and reassemble the steering column cover before reconnecting the battery.
To change the ignition switch on a 1998 Toyota Avalon, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering column cover by unscrewing the screws and gently prying it off. Locate the ignition switch, disconnect the wiring harness, and unscrew the switch from its mounting. Install the new ignition switch by reversing these steps, ensuring everything is securely reconnected before reassembling the steering column and reconnecting the battery.
To replace the ignition switch on a 2001 Toyota Tundra, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the screws and gently prying them apart. Next, locate the ignition switch behind the ignition lock cylinder, detach the wiring harness, and remove the mounting screws to take out the old switch. Finally, install the new ignition switch by reversing the process, reconnect the wiring, and reattach the steering column covers.