Ignition - Unable to Turn Key in Ignition Cylinder
ELECTRICALEL005-03
May 23, 2003
Title:
IMPROVEMENT TO IGNITION CYLINDER PERFORMANCE
Models:
'01 IS 300, LX 470 & RX 300
Introduction
Some customers may complain of not being able to turn their ignition key inside the ignition cylinder. If this condition is found on one of the models listed below, built before the starting VIN list, it is important to not "re-key" the new ignition cylinder to the customer's original key. Use the NEW key accompanying the new ignition cylinder. For customer satisfaction, Lexus recommends the entire key set be replaced as a repair for this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2001 model year IS 300, LX 470, and RX 300 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Service Parts Each ignition key cylinder has a production information stamping similar to the one shown Identification. Please confirm your service parts are post countermeasure before installation.