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[Oldboy]

I am sat at a petrol station and my key won't turn ?

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[Oldboy]

Key goes in steering wheel drops but I cannot turn the ignition

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[Oldboy]

It's on...phew

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[skyway]

hi have you tried using the smart key button thingy under the steering wheel then you wont have to put the key in... not  had that happen so hope it does

[Oldboy]

I have Never heard of the smart key...let me consult the manual now that I have made it home... Was so close to calling the wife to pick me up and calling the AA

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[Scribe]

Isn't this like the problem someone had with an LS400 a while back, where it was nothing more than the steering locking?  It's easy to move the wheel slightly and lock the steering (without realising it) when you take the key out.

[Oldboy]

You may be right as the wheel was slightly turned... It was a panic moment as I tried locking and unlocking the car, checked the key was fully in, pushed the key in... But it was not turning.

Top forum and thanks for the replies. Still need to check out the magic key slot under the wheel...

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[Titch LS]

I've had that problem on my LS 400. Nothing to do with the steering lock though. The brass tumblers wear in the barrel over time and jam. A squirt of WD on the key blade and into the barrel usually cures it for ages.

[Oldboy]

But I don't use a key blade, it's like a plastic key fob that goes into the ignition barrel. I don't think spraying that will have the same effect ??

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[The-Acre]

27 minutes ago, Oldboy said:

But I don't use a key blade, it's like a plastic key fob that goes into the ignition barrel. I don't think spraying that will have the same effect ??

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Because the LS430 has the plastic smart key you definitely don't want to spray anything on it.  The keyless start, as stated, can be turned off by pressing a button, but I'm not sure that will solve, or is your problem.  Is it OK know?  It could also be that the gear shift isn't seated properly in park.  If it happens again, try putting some pressure on the shift while turning the key, it's not uncommon. 

[Oldboy]

All fixed now. Normal super reliability resumed.

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[The-Acre]

23 minutes ago, Oldboy said:

All fixed now. Normal super reliability resumed.

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Good news!