Before going through any of this or drilling out and removing the ignition try one of your unused keys if you have one. It worked for me. I just experienced the same problem the last 2 days; both times away from home. Initially, I thought it was because the steering wheel had locked in an odd way but the 2nd time I was leaving a party and it would not turn so I did a google and bam this is what I got. I finally got the key to turn and hauled ass home. I got home and it happened again. Today, I pulled out one of my other ignition keys that have never been used and compared it to the used key and noticed the used key is badly worn. I used one of the unused keys and bam the truck started. I hope it was just a worn key and not the ignition (so far it's promising). If I have to I will remove and replace the ignition. I will update if things changes. I will keep this video in the vault.
Dude! Thank you for this video, I went to the hardware store and grabbed a $2.50 key blank and it freed up the cylinder! I was ready to drill it out, you saved me big time. I appreciate the content!
thank you so much for your video! I followed step by step your instructions and fix my truck ignition lock today. I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I dont have a blank but I used my door key, stuck it in and tried to turn it, that didn't work but when I tried the ignition key again it fired right up. Awesome video! Got me out of a bind. Thank you.
Fixed it in an hour, 04 was slightly different. 2 of the 3 faceplate pins were exposed and lifted out with a pick. Drilled straight through the top one that is hidden and it popped right off. And watch out for the bar lifter peice. It's just sitting at the front and falls right out. Thanks again Ogre. Killed it.
The little wedge that falls out lifts the steering lock arm so the key can go to acc or ign. Learned that one the hard way. Carquest CSC 1426 is a relatively inexpensive replacement for the whole deal.
Something to note, I removed my ignition lock cylinder and did not have a place where I could drill out the pin. Its possible my lock cylinder was replaced in the past and it's a different model type, but if you try this it would probably only work on an OEM one. Either way, clever and effective
Do you know how to disable the LOCK of the steering wheel itself? someone used the truck and didnt know it had to be in PARK to take out the key, they ripped the key out with the selector in D. now its ruined where you can start it and take the key out and it runs. but now? Im told the steering wheel is locking up while driving and thats bad. Im used to older Fords, Chevys not these early 2000s Toyotas. Rather take the steering lock mechanism out completely and fix later to avoid crashing, its a daily driver. Any ideas appreciated.
So, if I recall correctly, yes, the rivets hold the face of the lock on and the snap ring holds the core innards into the sheath. After those are off, it should come out easy.
Struggling to tackle this now, & noticed I have a lone small grey wire in the zip ties around my key cylinder. Anybody know what it’s for? Mine’s been snipped
That's the wire to hold up the bottom of the steering wheel part you have to detach in order for the whole assembly to come off. Includes taking the screws off too with 10mm .there are videos up on UA-cam on how to unattach that wire the correct way
The new lock cylinder will come with a new key. There’s no programming keys on these trucks only cutting. They’re actually very easy to get started without a key if you know what you’re doing.
If your key is that stuck, really the only solution is a whole new lock cylinder unfortunately. Either that or find a way try tapping it with a hammer to try and free it.
How about you just say thank you for a video he didn't have to do, and literally took the time to post on here to help other people out of the goodness of his heart.
Before going through any of this or drilling out and removing the ignition try one of your unused keys if you have one. It worked for me.
I just experienced the same problem the last 2 days; both times away from home. Initially, I thought it was because the steering wheel had locked in an odd way but the 2nd time I was leaving a party and it would not turn so I did a google and bam this is what I got. I finally got the key to turn and hauled ass home. I got home and it happened again. Today, I pulled out one of my other ignition keys that have never been used and compared it to the used key and noticed the used key is badly worn. I used one of the unused keys and bam the truck started. I hope it was just a worn key and not the ignition (so far it's promising). If I have to I will remove and replace the ignition. I will update if things changes. I will keep this video in the vault.
Dude! Thank you for this video, I went to the hardware store and grabbed a $2.50 key blank and it freed up the cylinder! I was ready to drill it out, you saved me big time. I appreciate the content!
Did you get any particular blank key?
😂😂😂 The first option using another truck key to reset the tumbler worked on my 2005 Tundra with a 2007 Tundra key. You are a magician🎉. Thanks💙
thank you so much for your video! I followed step by step your instructions and fix my truck ignition lock today. I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much. I was about to call a lockman until I watched this video. I was able to fix the problem in about an hour!
Thank you! I dont have a blank but I used my door key, stuck it in and tried to turn it, that didn't work but when I tried the ignition key again it fired right up. Awesome video! Got me out of a bind. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this! I just replaced the cylinder and it was very helpful 👍🏻
Super helpful! I did exactly what you did and it worked like a charm! TY!
Dude. It worked. You're a lifesaver
Thanks for the video. Although mine was made slightly different i was able to get it apart. saved myself hundreds...Thanks
My 04 just started snagging and getting hard to turn. Thanks for the lifesaver vid
Fixed it in an hour, 04 was slightly different. 2 of the 3 faceplate pins were exposed and lifted out with a pick. Drilled straight through the top one that is hidden and it popped right off. And watch out for the bar lifter peice. It's just sitting at the front and falls right out. Thanks again Ogre. Killed it.
Great detailed repair video. Thanks!
you are the man!!!! thanks for the video helped me a lot
smart man works like a charm thank you!!
Great video thank you! Just did the same mod to my lock!
That worked! Thank you.
The little wedge that falls out lifts the steering lock arm so the key can go to acc or ign. Learned that one the hard way. Carquest CSC 1426 is a relatively inexpensive replacement for the whole deal.
Just curious, how did you settle on this one? Like you replaced the OEM one with the CSC1426 without any issues and the dimensions were the same?
2005 Tundra with auto 4.7L requires CSC2541 lock cylinder.
Something to note, I removed my ignition lock cylinder and did not have a place where I could drill out the pin. Its possible my lock cylinder was replaced in the past and it's a different model type, but if you try this it would probably only work on an OEM one. Either way, clever and effective
Do you know how to disable the LOCK of the steering wheel itself? someone used the truck and didnt know it had to be in PARK to take out the key, they ripped the key out with the selector in D. now its ruined where you can start it and take the key out and it runs. but now? Im told the steering wheel is locking up while driving and thats bad. Im used to older Fords, Chevys not these early 2000s Toyotas. Rather take the steering lock mechanism out completely and fix later to avoid crashing, its a daily driver. Any ideas appreciated.
Gracias por este video 👍
The blank key in the ignition lock cylinder as stated worked. It allow me to start the 04 Sequoia and move it to be repair.
So after you pound out those rivets and pop that pin out is the snap ring the only thing holding the unit all back together?
So, if I recall correctly, yes, the rivets hold the face of the lock on and the snap ring holds the core innards into the sheath. After those are off, it should come out easy.
Struggling to tackle this now, & noticed I have a lone small grey wire in the zip ties around my key cylinder. Anybody know what it’s for? Mine’s been snipped
That's the wire to hold up the bottom of the steering wheel part you have to detach in order for the whole assembly to come off. Includes taking the screws off too with 10mm .there are videos up on UA-cam on how to unattach that wire the correct way
With the rivets pounded out, how did you secure the face when reassembling?
@@tvpierce1 just pushing it all back together is enough to hold it.
Great tip but I wish you had shown the rivet removal and even more importantly what you replaced them with. Screws? Rivets?
I didn’t replace them. I just loosely fit it together and once the kick panel goes back on it held everything together.
This video is a life saver!!!!!! I thought you were full of shit but holy fuck it worked
If replaced with a new ignition lock cylinder needs to reprogram the key?
The new lock cylinder will come with a new key. There’s no programming keys on these trucks only cutting. They’re actually very easy to get started without a key if you know what you’re doing.
@@OgreMoto great thanks
I took the snap ring off, got the rivets out, and took the pin out. The face still won’t come off though and the lock cylinder won’t come out either.
Make sure you press down on the tail to release it. I show it somewhere in the video just can’t remember where.
Do you have to drill out the rivets?
My key is stuck to the point where it can't even move to acc, how would I get it out, I've been drilling for 10 minutes with no avail
If your key is that stuck, really the only solution is a whole new lock cylinder unfortunately. Either that or find a way try tapping it with a hammer to try and free it.
Or you could try and get some kind of lubricant in there.
@@OgreMoto thank you I will try this out
How about putting the phone on a stand and show the process using both hands and a steady picture?
Nah
How about you just say thank you for a video he didn't have to do, and literally took the time to post on here to help other people out of the goodness of his heart.
@@OgreMotothanks for taking the extra time to make and post the video bro! It helped a lot!
gracias gringo ...me salvaste ....saludos desde Chile
Hey man. Can I remove all of the wafers? Will it work
Yes, it will work, but there’ll be no security and you’ll be able to start it with a Flathead screwdriver.
Can I just bring mine to you