2007 Yaris Sedan S Ignition won't turn

[b_hickman11]

If you look in your owners manual it will tell you what to do in this situation. If you look down on the middle console where your gear shifter is, you should see a little square shaped piece that is right above the shifter. If you pop that little cover off and stick your key in there, it should fix your problem.

[1stToyota]

...unless the steering column is jammed. I helped a lady in a parking lot recently because she bumped the curb, slammed it into gear and turned the key to lock position, all in one fluid motion. I had to turn the steering wheel with a lot of force, while turning key with normal amount of force. When I finally put enough pressure on the steering wheel the key turned with no effort...but I nearly dislocated my left shoulder when the steering wheel broke free from being in a bind.

[Doug007]

Originally Posted by b_hickman11

If you look in your owners manual it will tell you what to do in this situation. If you look down on the middle console where your gear shifter is, you should see a little square shaped piece that is right above the shifter. If you pop that little cover off and stick your key in there, it should fix your problem.

This sounds like the likely culprit - had a similar issue in a Mazda 626. Let us know what happens.

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Doug007

This sounds like the likely culprit - had a similar issue in a Mazda 626. Let us know what happens.

But putting the key in the console slot is to move the shifter, not the ignition lock, correct? I always thought that was for times such as needing to be towed, but couldn't get car out of park because interlock switch wouldn't work due to a dead battery, bad connection, etc...