2003 Lexus IS 300 steering wheel locked

2003 LEXUS IS 300
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYBIRD11
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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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Mar 27, 2009 at 12:43 AM
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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.
Mar 27, 2009 at 1:03 AM
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JAYBIRD11
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[quote:072059c102="James R. Weizel"]When you say; "It's in gear", do you mean it's NOT in park or neutral? Please advise.[/quote:072059c102] 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
Mar 27, 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.
Mar 27, 2009 at 2:32 AM