I parked my 95 Lexus 400 this morning, turned the wheels to the left to make them straight. I went back to start my car, and the key will not turn at all. I can barely get the wheels to turn. PLEASE HELP.

using only electronic key or the metal key.(feature)
got park assist option?
a no key slot ignition, fails we scant the PCM for cause.

the steering is first. so wheels against curb or hard rock>?
front tires are free of objects?
to unluck it , try both key car came with new
and grab the wheel and move it CCW/CW roughly to free the key.
shifter is in park I guess. try Neutral? step brake
release hand brake, and shift to N
then unlock wheel. this answer is flat ground answer only

the steps are here
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver's seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The "ENGINE START STOP" switch indicator turns green.
Pressthe"ENGINESTART
STOP" switch
if steering lock fails the books states

The "ENGINE START STOP" switch indica-
tor will flash in green and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. Press
the "ENGINE START STOP" switch again
while turning the steering wheel left and right!!
read page 137

https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM53839U/pdf/OM53839U.pdf

sometimes if the steering wheel locked with pressure on it ( like being parked on an incline with the wheels turned or with the front tires against a curb the steering wheel locking pin will make it difficult to turn the ignition not saying this is in your case can also try wiggling the keep in and out up and down (gently as to not snap the key off) while try to turn it forward

Have the cold start fuel inkector checked for flow.

Hi,
1. Ensure the gearshift lever is fully in Park. Put foot on brake and move lever fully into Park and try to turn key.

2. Ensure steering wheel isn't locked. Put key in and turn steering wheel to the left and/or right to see if key will turn.

DO NOT FORCE KEY or it may break!

Td

Call the Dealer you purchased the car from, and have them walk you through it. Act as if you are stuck in the middle of nowhere.

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR CAR THATS THE WAY THAT IT WORKS THE RIGHT WHEEL IS THE DRIVE WHEEL IS YOU GOT STUCK IN THE MUD OR ICE WITH WITH THE DRIVE WHEEL THEN THE LEFT WHEEL WOULD DRIVE THE WHEEL THAT IS COULD AND OPEN DIFFERENTAL IF YOU HAD A POSI DIFFERENTAL THEN BOTH WHEELS WOULD TURN AT THE SAME TIME (MOVIE MY COUSIN VINNIE)

Check your key for wear and try your spare key. Keys are made of soft brass and the teeth wear as the car ages.You can have a perfect brand new key cut to code if your key is worn or damaged, but try your spare first to see if this is the cause..



If the car is parked with teh wheels offset the steering wheel lock can also put pressure on the key system so try rotating the wheel slightly right or left

Had the same issue with my wife's 2005 Lexus GX470. The issue is that the shifter is not in park (even though it seems it is). The other issue is that without the key turned, you can not move the shifter to neutral. If you look closely at the gear shift, on the left above the P (Park Symbol) there is a small rectangular box that has a **** on one side. Take a small screwdriver and lift the plastic cover which will reveal a button. With your foot on the brake, push the button with one hand and now you will be able to move the shifter to neutral with the other hand. Now, put it back in park and you should now be able to turn your key and start your car. Put the little piece of plastic you removed over the button and go on your way.

If your key won't turn, you can move the steering wheel back and forth until it does or try to hold the steering wheel to the left or right while turning the key. This happened with my car when I parked with my wheels turned in. Now I make sure the steering wheel and my wheels are straight when I park.

Turn the key to the left as hard as you can, as you turn the keys see if that works.