ign does not turn

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
98,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KENMANN
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2001 jeep grand cherokee limited, ign key will not turn unless you tap it in the end of key, steering wheel does not lock
Jan 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Maybe a "LITTLE" Shot of WD-40 in the hole?

Whaccu Reckon?

The Medic
Jan 21, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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KENMANN
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I tried, it helped a little- I don't know why the steering wheel lock is not working also. I was wondering if the ign needs to be replaced and if so what is involved?
Jan 21, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Here's the actual Ignition Switch.....looks as if the key tumbler is a separate fixture.......Sometimes moving the shifter or turning the steering wheel, will get the locking mechanism, out of a "Bind".

Look thru this, maybe revise the search words, for different results

A paper Repair manual would probably be your best friend!
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals


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The Medic
Jan 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM
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KENMANN
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It helped but I don't understand why the wheel lock doesn't work?
Jan 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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I saw my you tube link did not come thru....did you copy and paste it into a new tab?

If not, try it, or search as I did in You Tube

The Medic
Jan 23, 2011 at 9:04 PM