It's a security relocking feature. The idea being that if someone pulls the cylinder straight out by force, the key buzzer lever will grab onto the spindle and pull it forward an 1/8th of an inch, preventing it from turning. Then the steering wheel will continue to be locked. The key cylinder is designed to be removed in the ON position, which necessitates having the proper key.
What is the main cause of the misalignment?
It's a security relocking feature. The idea being that if someone pulls the cylinder straight out by force, the key buzzer lever will grab onto the spindle and pull it forward an 1/8th of an inch, preventing it from turning. Then the steering wheel will continue to be locked. The key cylinder is designed to be removed in the ON position, which necessitates having the proper key.
Could this be a solution to a loooong crank no start on an 09 TL thats had alternator, battery and main relay (pgm-fi) all replaced?
No