Key doesn't turn?

I think this 3-4 times now since I got my SR5 in November. Push the key in and it doesn't turn. I have to fiddle with the keys for maybe 30 seconds before it turns.

Any ideas on why?

 

Is the steering wheel turned all the way left or right when this happens? Sometimes when the steering wheel is at full lock, it binds the ignition switch. You actually have to pull the wheel a little farther in the direction that it is already turned, to take the pressure of the key switch. It happens in my OR occasionally also. I used to see this a lot in older GM vehicles. I was a bit surprised the first time I experienced it in a modern Toyota.

 

I have a push to start but I'd imagine you're sitting on the steering wheel lock making the key hard to turn. Try moving the wheel a little bit and see if the key turns like normal.

 

definitely sounds like the steering wheel lock is engaged

 

Sounds like the steering wheel lock is engaged. Turn the wheel a little and it should work.

 

Joining the bandwagon, wiggle the steering wheel and turn the key, I sometimes engage the steering lock with my knee when I get out.

 

Do you guys think it might be the steering lock?

 

No, I think it's the steering wheel lock. Probably should jiggle the steering wheel. Little known fact.

 

is it friday already?

 

Agreed.

They have caused consumer aggravation since 1968.

 

Steering wheel lock? Need to know.
@Sig Taco ?

 

I guess l will go out on a ledge and say Steering Wheel Lock...

 

it may or may not have been mentioned but have you checked steering wheel lock?

 

It’s funny how some request assistance from TW members, but never acknowledge that any suggested action has resolved the problem.

 

IMHO, the steering wheel lock, should be checked.

 

Check into the steering lock if none of the other solutions have worked.

 

What kind of oil are you running and how often do you change it??

 

Should've gotten the skewp

 

Sounds like driver error to me

 

Truck is totaled. Part out. How much for the wheels?