ignition key and barrel

[andycook]

Got back to airport after a week away, and i couldnt turn key in ignition...
it slotted in ok, but wouldnt turn
this happened a few weeks back, but i wiggled key for a few seconds and it worked
took over 5 minutes of persuassion today... and i nearly called AA but persisted a while longer,
got home and same thing - even when steering lock is not engaged
key seems a bit stubborn in passenger side door too, but not driver or boot,
I only have 1 key! so cant test another key
is there any way of getting a new key of Toyota dealer
I have a 5 digit number on a metal plate on the key ring

not sure if its the key or ignition barrel though, might try and get repalcement of both off s$$$$py i guess

[kiowa]

you can go to any place that cuts keys if you have that number and they can make you one up.i have been to get one cut before with just the lock number

[andycook]

none of local key places seem to have a toyota key blank..

managed to remove the ignition barrel, after doing search on here for the procedure, took 10 mins of wiggling key to turn it!

think i will get new barrel and keys from Dealer