In before the "American cars suck" knob gobblers.

What's that subby? I'm sorry I was busy checking out her rack.

6-7 year old car, meh if the wheel hasn't fallen off by now it probably want

AcneVulgaris: In before the "American cars suck" knob gobblers.

This.

German cars, too.

Toyotas rack disciprine?

Most of those vehicles were made in America by union workers. Good job guys! The spirit of Detroit lives on!

89 Stick-Up Kid: Most of those vehicles were made in America by union workers. Good job guys! The spirit of Detroit lives on!

The ones built in Japan were built by union workers as well.

...and the ones built in America were built by non-unionized workers.

If only the reputation of imports fell as quickly per incident as Joe Paterno.
Recall them again, Yota....

I have a 2004 Tacoma...so I guess I'm getting a kick?

Time to make a call to YoYota and find out if they will be re-imbusring me for all the previous repairs I had done to the family truckster....

Oh, and Alphard? WTF is an Alphard?

antron: Toyotas rack disciprine?

You rack, you ruse?

Uh oh. I better check on my Camry during my next brake.

I'd love to buy an old Highlander as a project some day and incorporate 'There can be only One' somewhere nicely

Wife's 2005 Matrix is not on the list, yay.

Anyone know a bit about ignition switches? I have a 92 Chevy Blazer, and lately Id have to jiggle the keys a bit before it would turn and start the car. Today it wouldn't turn, no amount of jiggling helped, or turning the wheel back and forth. Anything besides full ignition switch replacement to maybe patch it a little?

/can't even figure out where to startvpulling it apart

D_Evans45: Anyone know a bit about ignition switches? I have a 92 Chevy Blazer, and lately Id have to jiggle the keys a bit before it would turn and start the car.

That sounds like wear to the ignition lock cylinder. Happens when cars get that old.

Ya know, come to think about it, I bet the TARDIS was built by Toyota. Doesn't steer, brakes don't work, runaway acceleration -- It all makes so much sense now!!!

D_Evans45: Anyone know a bit about ignition switches? I have a 92 Chevy Blazer, and lately Id have to jiggle the keys a bit before it would turn and start the car. Today it wouldn't turn, no amount of jiggling helped, or turning the wheel back and forth. Anything besides full ignition switch replacement to maybe patch it a little?

/can't even figure out where to start pulling it apart

Some WD40 might help, but the ignition switch needs to be replaced.

If the keys look something like this;

It's got a security system and should go to a shop.

Good Behavior Day: D_Evans45: Anyone know a bit about ignition switches? I have a 92 Chevy Blazer, and lately Id have to jiggle the keys a bit before it would turn and start the car. Today it wouldn't turn, no amount of jiggling helped, or turning the wheel back and forth. Anything besides full ignition switch replacement to maybe patch it a little?

/can't even figure out where to start pulling it apart

Some WD40 might help, but the ignition switch needs to be replaced.

If the keys look something like this;
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It's got a security system and should go to a shop.

I don't think security keys were common in 1992 Chevy Blazers.

angry_scientist: I'd love to buy an old Highlander as a project some day and incorporate 'There can be only One' somewhere nicely

Just buy a beat to death 70s Caddy and ram a Highlander every time you see one. When they ask "WTF?" you pull out your claymore and then say it.

Chevello: angry_scientist: I'd love to buy an old Highlander as a project some day and incorporate 'There can be only One' somewhere nicely

Just buy a beat to death 70s Caddy and ram a Highlander every time you see one. When they ask "WTF?" you pull out your claymore and then say it.

Newsletter, keyboard stat

Chevello: angry_scientist: I'd love to buy an old Highlander as a project some day and incorporate 'There can be only One' somewhere nicely

Just buy a beat to death 70s Caddy and ram a Highlander every time you see one. When they ask "WTF?" you pull out your claymore and then say it.

I like it. And it would be in line with all of the recent melee weapon attacks in Iowa as well...

D_Evans45: Anyone know a bit about ignition switches? I have a 92 Chevy Blazer, and lately Id have to jiggle the keys a bit before it would turn and start the car. Today it wouldn't turn, no amount of jiggling helped, or turning the wheel back and forth. Anything besides full ignition switch replacement to maybe patch it a little?

/can't even figure out where to startvpulling it apart

Ironically, I think adding a remote start would fix the problem as well, as they trick the car into thinking a working key is in there with a correct resistor, or a good key taped somewhere special. The VATS, Passlock, Passkey or whatever stuff sometimes go haywire. But yeah, needs dealer or really good shop attention sadly.

Dwight_Yeast: D_Evans45: Anyone know a bit about ignition switches? I have a 92 Chevy Blazer, and lately Id have to jiggle the keys a bit before it would turn and start the car.

That sounds like wear to the ignition lock cylinder. Happens when cars get that old.

This. Do you have a heavy keychain? sometimes the weight can wear the lock cylinder. Maybe try some graphite containing lock lube. It may just be that the pins in the tumbler are all gunked up and don't follow the key profile. 409 on the key and stick it in and out a bunch of times can sometimes clean it up.

Lock Ease (new window)

Nicholas D. Wolfwood: Ya know, come to think about it, I bet the TARDIS was built by Toyota. Doesn't steer, brakes don't work, runaway acceleration -- It all makes so much sense now!!!

And still running after 30-something years....yup, sounds like a toyota