1993 toyota 4runner ignition lock and cylinder removal

from another post, psoted by James Allmond

How to remove ignition cylinder from Toyota Camry 1993

Here are step-by-step instructions for the removal and re-installation of your ignition cylinder on your Toyota. Hope this sheds some light on the subject and solves your problem. Have a great day!

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an air bag, wait at least 90 seconds before working on the vehicle.

CAUTIONSome models covered by this guidemay be equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in .

1. Remove the lower steering column cover. Unfasten the ignition switch connector under the instrument panel.
2. Remove the screws which secure the upper and lower halves of the steering column cover.
3. Turn the lock cylinder to the ACC position with the ignition key.
4. Push the lock cylinder stop in with a small, round object (cotter pin, punch, etc.).

On some vehicles, it may be necessary to remove the steering wheel and combination switch first.

1. Withdraw the lock cylinder from the lock housing while depressing the stop tab.
2. To remove the ignition switch, unfasten its securing screws and withdraw the switch from the lock housing.

To install:

1. Align the locking cam with the hole in the ignition switch and insert the switch into the lock housing.
2. Secure the switch with its screw(s).
3. Make sure both the lock cylinder and column lock are in the ACC position. Slide the cylinder into the lock housing until the stop tab engages the hole in the lock.
4. Install the steering column covers.
5. Connect the ignition switch wiring.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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How do remove the ignition cylinder on my 2002 Toyota Rav 4 without the key

It could be an ignition problem, a fuel injector problem, or a mechanical problem in that cylinder-like a burned valve or a worn cam lobe. The first two are pretty easy to fix, but a mechanical problem involves some expense, removing the cylinder head to find and fix it. I would ask the owner if she would allow a compression test of the engine before buying it. A mechanical problem would show up as low compression in that cylinder. You would then be in a better position to judge the true value of the vehicle's engine, and how much you are willing to fork over.

If you're talking about the ignition lock/key cylinder in the column. It's going to be quite difficult due to the fact there is a rod stopping the cylinder from coming out unless it is pushed and has to be pushed when the key is on/turned to the ACC position. Now I have seen in a very few cases of the ignition switch (the electrical part) being locked up. Here are a couple of pictures but at this point like Dennis said I need more information in order to help better.

select a wall then do it

Carefully pull the upper trim panel from the dash.

• With the key in the existing cylinder, turn it to the accessory position.
• There is a small button on the bottom of the cylinder housing, Push it in with a small screwdriver, the pull the key and cylinder out.
• Insert the new key in the new cylinder and slide it into the opening.

It is recommended that you disconnect power to the battery before performing this operation, but I successfully removed and installed a new one without doing so.

Glad I could help! My 1999 4runner did the same thing to me a couple times. Learned if you applied pressure to the steering wheel it would allow the key to turn.

You have to remove the plastic cover underneath of the steering wheel, after that the metal shield behind the plastic cover. When you remove the shield you will get access to the ignition lock cylinder. Disconnect the wire harness, remove the cylinder, install a new cylinder. Connect the wire harness, install the shield, install the plastic cover.

PS: Before start write down the code for your stereo (if you have one), disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Be careful when you work around the air bags.

is it only firing on the right cylnder left cylinder or both

You have to have the ignition lock exposed, take the covers off above and below the lock body that holds the cylinder.
Insert the key fully into the keyway, and turn it to ACC. On the ignition lock body, press on the "stop pin", that pokes out of the lack body, above where the cylinder is housed. Press on the "stop-pin", and extract the cylinder. If the key can not be turn ed to ACC, the cylinder will not come out.
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Here are step-by-step instructions for the removal and re-installation of your ignition cylinder on your Toyota. Hope this sheds some light on the subject and solves your problem. Have a great day!

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an air bag, wait at least 90 seconds before working on the vehicle.

CAUTIONSome models covered by this guidemay be equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in .

1. Remove the lower steering column cover. Unfasten the ignition switch connector under the instrument panel.
2. Remove the screws which secure the upper and lower halves of the steering column cover.
3. Turn the lock cylinder to the ACC position with the ignition key.
4. Push the lock cylinder stop in with a small, round object (cotter pin, punch, etc.).

On some vehicles, it may be necessary to remove the steering wheel and combination switch first.

1. Withdraw the lock cylinder from the lock housing while depressing the stop tab.
2. To remove the ignition switch, unfasten its securing screws and withdraw the switch from the lock housing.

To install:

1. Align the locking cam with the hole in the ignition switch and insert the switch into the lock housing.
2. Secure the switch with its screw(s).
3. Make sure both the lock cylinder and column lock are in the ACC position. Slide the cylinder into the lock housing until the stop tab engages the hole in the lock.
4. Install the steering column covers.
5. Connect the ignition switch wiring.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.