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Anonymous Posted on Sep 03, 2010

1995 toyota 4runner, ignition switch stuck in lock, cannot get in acc. to remove and replace. have tried normal repair procedures with no success.

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Make sure that you steering wheel is not putting too much pressure on the lock. If your wheels are cramped it can make the key switch turn very hard. On one occasion, I had to hold the steering wheel with both hands and have someone else turn the key.

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