
{"id":2949,"date":"2018-09-25T21:34:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T21:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/toyotavacaville\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2024-08-06T09:26:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T14:26:18","slug":"why-your-toyota-key-wont-turn-in-the-ignition-and-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/why-your-toyota-key-wont-turn-in-the-ignition-and-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why your Toyota key won\u2019t turn in the ignition and how to fix it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re sitting in your Toyota, but your key won\u2019t turn in the ignition. What\u2019s the deal? (Stuff like this always happens when you\u2019re running late too, right?) Before you freak out too much, check out these potential reasons why your Toyota key isn\u2019t working and what you can do to fix it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/why-your-toyota-push-button-start-isnt-working\/\">Why your Toyota Push Button Start isn\u2019t working<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/09\/04033822\/Toyota_Key_B163_o.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Key Fob\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/09\/04033822\/Toyota_Key_B163_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/09\/04033822\/Toyota_Key_B163_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4 Reasons why your Toyota key isn\u2019t turning and what to do about it<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re in the wrong car.<\/strong> Before trying anything else, make sure you are sitting in the correct vehicle. Do you recognize the contents of the back seat? Is that where you actually parked? If not, get out and find your car.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your steering wheel is locked.<\/strong> Perhaps you accidentally bumped your steering wheel when exiting your Toyota <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-your-toyota-steering-wheel-locks\/\">and it locked<\/a>. If that\u2019s the case, you can try moving your steering wheel rapidly from side to side while turning your key in the ignition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your key is worn or damaged.<\/strong> If neither of the aforementioned fixes worked, then it\u2019s possible your key is too worn or damaged to be recognized by the vehicle. Take a look at it. Does it look at little off? If so, visit your local Toyota dealership (via cab, Uber, or bus).<\/li>\n<li><strong>There\u2019s a problem with your ignition switch.<\/strong> If you\u2019re in the right car, your steering wheel is turning fine, and nothing is wrong with your key, then it\u2019s possible there\u2019s a bigger issue with your vehicle\u2019s ignition switch. In that case, get in touch with your local Toyota dealer to explore your options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/can-you-use-your-phone-while-driving-in-california\/\">Can you use your phone while driving in California?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We hope this has helped you determine why your Toyota key isn\u2019t working and got you on the right track toward turning on your vehicle. If you have any questions or concerns, we invite you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/contact-toyota-vacaville-in-vacaville-ca\">contact our team at Toyota Vacaville<\/a> or reach out to your local Toyota dealer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re sitting in your Toyota, but your key won\u2019t turn in the ignition. What\u2019s the deal? (Stuff like this always happens when you\u2019re running late too, right?) 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