I've just had the infamous (I think) ignition barrel jam!
Took the Altezza for a mot. It passed, but when the mot guy drove it out and parked, he turned the key to ACC and managed to take the key out...
Read some previous posts and have tried to tap the barrel housing with an alloy tap & rubber mallet.... no joy...
Phoned these guys up "http://www.your-auto-locksmith.co.uk/" and the chap quoted £350!! and that is to come, take it out and repair...... :tsktsk: bliming heck! got this funny feeling that he's trying to rip me off...
Two questions I'm hoping for some help on...
1. Does anyone know where I can get the barrel repaired? Approx how much am I look at? (I'm in Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City)
2. I was wondering if the barrel the same on an Altezza & IS200? other than the Altezza doesn't have an immobiliser chip key?? If they are the same, I suppose I can go to Lexus to get an replacement.... posting some pictures of my barrel below so you can have a lookie...
Many Thanks