Unfortunately you car has a non-repeating ignition switch which means that anytime the engine is turned off the key must be turned back to the lock position in order to re-start the car, which puts you right back where you started with a locked steering wheel and locked ignition switch.

Unless you have basic mechanical ability it will be pretty tough to remove the tumbler yourself but I will describe the process.

1. Remove all keys from your key ring except the ignition key. If your ignition key is already in the switch take the other keys off the ring WITHOUT removing the key from the ignition switch.

2. Turn the key to the number 1 position (turning clockwise this is the first position from lock). You will see a small notch/depression in the black security lock bezel. Do not turn the key back to the lock position.

3. You will see a small 1/16" diameter hole just above where the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Using a straightened uncoated wire paper clip insert the straight end of the paper clip through the hole while moving the key very gently back and forth (about 1/8" movement back and forth). The wire should go in about 1".

4. Using your fingers with the wire still inserted and the key at number 1 position turn the black security bezel counterclockwise. It should un-screw completely bringing the tumbler with it. If the security bezel does not turn you will need to repeat step 3 and try to push the wire in further. The wire is going into a small device that looks like a very small home door lock. The small device when extended will not allow the security bezel to be removed thereby preventing someone from removing the tumbler and inserting their own tumbler and being able to drive away with your car. The wire is holding the device in the retracted position allowing the security bezel to turn counterclockwise and be removed along with the tumbler.

Once the tumbler is removed you can safely drive the car using a large flat blade screwdriver to start and turn off the engine without fear of the steering wheel or ignition switch locking.

I live in the LA area also. If you want, send me an email (Bwhitmore2@earthlink.net) and hopefully I can help. It normally takes me about 15 minutes to remove a tumbler. I am happy to do this while you talk to my wife.