Replace Key Ignition in 2000 Toyota Sienna Mini Van 

I have a 2001 Sienna and had the same issue. All of your steps to remove it were very helpful, but there was one extra step I had to do. I have a illumination ring around the front of my ignition cylinder. This had to be disconnected by removing a small gold screw that was holding it in place and unplug the cable for it from the port it is clipped into. After removing this small module I was able to push the pin and use pliers to pull out the cylinder.

thanks, my 2000 300,000 mile van would not turn, the key that is, I'll try tomorrow. Left it at the restaurant, Kinda awkward, wife's birthday, had friends with us, they ubered back home....we got a ride later. no big deal 1 mile from house. This is best van ever, I'll use your technique. Keep you posted

Thank you so much for this video! My Sienna key completely shut down and I wasn't looking forward to spending $$$ at the shop. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself and I am so appreciative. Thank you! Kaelin

Thanks! Saved me $500!! Dealer wanted $175 for the part (auto parts store wanted $125) plus 2 hours of labor. Ordered the part thru StockWise Auto $25 - took me 5 minutes with a screwdriver and pencil (and i am not a handyman). Avoid the dealer people!!

Thank you so much for sharing! I have watched a few videos. Yours was by far the clearest and simplest! Personality and style makes a difference!

Such a great video helps me out a ton from order the part to getting it fix thanks for sharing 👍🏻

You just help me out a lot because mines is doing the same thing so now I know all I have to do is replace that switch thanks a bunch for your video!!!!

Thank you so much for this video سپاس از شما

Good video, but i didn't think it was necessary to remove the 10mm bolts or the black panel. You can reach the key cylinder release button without it. Use a small screw driver like at 8:05 just like he showed it. I didn't need the right-angle screw driver, but just a straight 3" screwdriver, but I have a 2002 so maybe it's a little different. I didn't disconnect the battery either, or disconnect the wire at 3:29. I don't think there's anything electrical going on in the switch. It's really all mechanical. Compared to how complicated I expected it to be, this turned out to be one of the easiest repairs I've ever done on a car - 10 minutes. Thanks for the video!!

Thank you very much, had to drill to remove on Toyota sienna 2001

Do I need to remove the battery clamps before inserting the new ignition into the hole ???

All these videos have key cylinders WITHOUT the immobilizer. I have the immobilizer and programming is a NIGHTMARE!

Thank you so much I fixed my own van .

Don't needed programming when you install the new set?

Thank you so much for this video I've been struggling with the same issue for the last few months to the point where I was stranded outside of a Walmart with my two-year-old for 3 hours trying to get the ignition to cut on, greatly appreciate you making this!

Do you have to reset anything after putting a new cylinder back in

What I am having issue mine on the same type & year model vehicle is key won't come out of ignition Even though starts and turn off just fine

Thank you! This was very helpful!

Great video ! Thank you for posting, I saved a lot of money! You are the man!

What can I do if the keys are lost? And it has chip

What if the circle sensor around ingntion is off can you still reprogram new keys with new ingntion

My key will not turn past acc on 2000 toyota sienna. I cannot get the release pin to press in while in acc. Any suggestions?

I just did it on mine... WOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! I couldn't get the outer ring back on the aftermarket part, but who cares? You don't need to 'reprogram' it if you get an aftermarket part from an autoparts store. But the part cost me 185 bucks. Ouch. Yeah, Im a freakin car guy, at least for today. Tip - a long T hex tool works really well for the push in the button thing. I was lucky that I could still get the key to move after I bought the part at the store. People: replace it the first time it starts sticking - it only gets worse until you can no longer turn your key.

I bought an ignition lock cylinder the guy that fixing the part said I need the switch what part that is

Much appreciated!

I have a toyoto sienna 2000. Ive lost my original key and No duplicate of the key. Just want to make sure that If im buying the ignition with the keys. Will it work?

Does your van have a security feature? Mine does and it won’t start ..but your video helped me a lot!! Cylinder swap went fast

Very good video.

I followed your instructions, installed the replacement part but my car is cranking but not starting. Any suggestions?

We bought a "03 Sienna with 200K ($500) and it has the same problem. I'm hoping that it's the same repair as your "99. thank you

You have to basically vibrate the key to get it to turn...and weirdly enough the wheel has to be straight. At least that's how it worked for me

Got one more bolt bottom right

Can you give me a part #???? Plese bro

Or for about $45 you can take your ignition switch to a locksmith and have them rebuild it. That way you still have one key for the doors and ignition.

Thank You

U didn't replace anything just played with the same key ignition

Only thing is i lost my key.

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