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I have a 93 Toyotal Tercel (5 speed manual) and the key has broken off in the ignition. I can't get the steering wheel to turn at all and don't know how to get the key cylinder out...
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Cause! One of the most common reasons why a steering wheel won't lock right is that the detent is broken or worn down. If you don't know what the word detent means, then don't worry. The detent is basically "the catch" part that makes sure that your steering wheel locks into place.
https://carroar.com/steering-wheel-wont-lock/
If you have the original broken key try putting a mini drop of super glue on broken tip of key ( use a pin or needle to make mini drop) no wider then the width of key excess glue could make key stick in lock, reinstall key if all goes well after 2-3 minutes key will pullout broken piece with it when you remove it . Additionally lock mechanism is in the steering column Not easily accessible .
Put one hand on the steering wheel and rotate slightly left and right alternatively whilst turning the ignition key at the same time with the other hand. This might release the steering wheel and start ignition.
You could need just an adjustment or your fluid for your clutch is low.
If your car has an hydraulic clutch your fluid may be low ck under the hood for a small resesrvior and ck the fluid in it- also there may be an adjustment.
You have to have the ignition lock exposed, take the covers off above and below the lock body that holds the cylinder.
Insert the key fully into the keyway, and turn it to ACC. On the ignition lock body, press on the "stop pin", that pokes out of the lack body, above where the cylinder is housed. Press on the "stop-pin", and extract the cylinder. If the key can not be turn ed to ACC, the cylinder will not come out.
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1993 Mitsubishi 3000 GT stalls for no good reason, you never really know for sure exactly when it’s going to happen. It might start up right away, or after a few cranks. It may be hard to start in the first place. This could be caused by a faulty ignition switch, and could be easily repaired. .5- If the engine cranks but wont start, hold the key firmly pressed inward or frontward while trying to start. 1- If the engine starts: energetically jiggle the ignition key back and forth while the engine is running. 2- If the engine stalls at any time while doing this, then you may have a defective ignition switch. 2.5- Remove the Ignition key from the ignition. 3- Remove the four screws from underneath the steering column cover. 4- Hold the lower half of the cover with both hands and pull it apart from the upper half. You might have to use some force to overcome the locking tabs, you might have to tilt the steering wheel up or down to remove the covers. 5- Insert the ignition key back into the key cylinder (ignition switch) 6- Turn the key to the on position (don’t start the engine) 7- Move the key in and outward while observing the opposite side of the key cylinder 8- If the opposite end of the key cylinder moves even a little, while moving the key; then the wiring side of the ignition switch has popped out of the key cylinder and needs to be secured back into place. (You don’t have to replace the key cylinder) 9- Press the wiring end of the key cylinder inward and tie it down firmly with a strong nylon zip tie. 10- This should take care of the problem. 10.5- Remove the ignition key. 11- Reinstall the removed parts.
Don’t use a rubber band to tie down the loose ignition part; it will break-off when the ignition switch gets hot.
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