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DrunkenPanda · 12-05-2008, 01:59 PM

I have a 1989 Camry LE and I'm having a few issues.

1. The lock on the ignition is not turning so I went to autozone today and bought a new ignition lock cylinder thing. does anyone know how to remove the lower panel thing underneath the steering wheel, I dont see any screws and I dont wanna break it.

malayan · 12-05-2008, 03:31 PM

http://www.camrymanuals.com/manuals/90/Steering.pdf

This might help.

DrunkenPanda · 12-05-2008, 04:49 PM

that site doesnt work

white90dx · 12-05-2008, 04:53 PM

There are bolts, 10mm head:

4x at the bottom of the panel
1x behind the speaker grill
1x behind the coin slot to the left of the steering column
1x behind the switch panel to the right of the steering column

With an LE (adjustable column) you should be able to get the plastic steering culumn stuff off with the screws from the bottom after the lower dash pad is removed.

I haven't replaced a lock cylinder yet, so you are on your own there...

-Charlie

DrunkenPanda · 12-05-2008, 05:43 PM

I accidently broke the plastic off so Ima go to a junkyard and see if i can replace that part. Does anyone know if the ignition is gonna turn if i put somethin in the pinhole with that lock thingy.

also is there a way to remove that black button thats messin it up in the 1st place?

GregElliott · 12-05-2008, 07:13 PM

when I had my column off i didn't pay much attention to how the black button was in there... i'm going to have to remove it again in a few days to replace my wiper switch.

DrunkenPanda · 12-05-2008, 08:20 PM

Ima try contacting local places that know about things in toyotas and japanese cars n crap. Hopefully somebody can fix it or remove whatever that button lock stuff.

Ok, actually I cant afford to pay anyone. If anybody knows how to replace the ignition lock cylinder please post or pm me asap. the illustrations on the instructions are horrible and I can't find any sites online.

GregElliott · 12-05-2008, 08:50 PM

1990 key won't turn

DrunkenPanda · 12-05-2008, 09:53 PM

damn :\ i wish i had known that earlier, 2maro morning ill look at locksmiths and stuff. . . i just got that car last saturday, i have the registration sorta i didnt have enough money to pay for registration that day, bu they did give me the printout thingy with my name on it, and i dont have a license but i have a CA ID drivers permit. hopefully i can return the cylinder lock to autozone and get my money back. if not im hosed lol

fourdrinie · 12-05-2008, 10:07 PM

here is another good post:
Key and Lock Rebuild???

DrunkenPanda · 12-05-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourdrinie

here is another good post:
Key and Lock Rebuild???

damn :\ now i dunno what to do. . . just replace the cylinder since i have it or just get a new key. . . and how exactly do i find the keycode on the passenger door without taking it off?

fourdrinie · 12-05-2008, 11:21 PM

what I would do first, is take your current vehicle registration and/or title and go to the nearest Toyota dealer where the parts department will look up the key code for you and cut you a new key. Then see if it fixes your problem....the new key should cost you less than $20 out the door.
It's not worth the aggravation of installing the lock you got..if the new key fixes it, return the new lock you bought!!!

DrunkenPanda · 12-06-2008, 01:46 PM

im just sick of this fucking car, does anyone know how to remove the damn door panel?

atobe · 12-06-2008, 03:38 PM

there's 4 screws... i think at least this is the base model... all covered by plastic nubs.. u'll see it... the hardest part is taking off the door opener or what's it called.. 1 screw and u have to wedge the wire off the plastic clip with like 1' of working clearance.. i wish i had pics for u

but i've done it so many times it's easy for me

GregElliott · 12-06-2008, 04:22 PM

dude.

http://camrystuff.com/index.php?page..._Cover_Removal