ignition tumbler question - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jeffkaiser · 08-30-2011, 07:12 AM

After searching the topic here I read about changing out the tumbler for a 2003 Sienna after lots of ignition issues with the key switch getting stuck and not starting. If I get the old tumbler out, do you have to buy one from a Toyota dealer or can you get it somewhere else, online, etc. ? Thanks for any help.

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-30-2011, 08:33 AM

I don't think you'll find an ignition tumbler aftermarket, I could be wrong, but don't think you'll find that aftermarket. One question, did you try getting a new key cut firt to see if it was the key being the issue and not the tumbler?

jeffkaiser · 08-30-2011, 08:31 PM

Thanks Gary, I'll try that first, wouldn't it be wonderful if all issues were the cost of a key.

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-31-2011, 06:20 AM

Make sure you get a cheap one and not the transponder, what you're looking to see here is if the key is worn.

jeffkaiser · 09-13-2011, 08:26 PM

Tried a different (extra new one) key and haven't had any problems, hopefully that's the ticket. The old one was worn significantly. Thanks for the advice.