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Tru2Chevy · 07-06-2010, 10:34 PM

So something broke / shifted in the column of my '96 Cherokee yesterday morning when trying to start it. I now can't turn the key back far enough to remove it, although it is "off". I also can't turn the key far enough forward to start it, the key only turns to the run position and stops. Had to jump the starter to make it home. I have never played with key tumblers and ignition switches before - anyone have any ideas what might have happened and what might be done to fix it?

Also - the steering wheel isn't locked with the key in the "off" position. No amount of key / steering wheel / brake / shifter wiggling or moving made a difference in how far I could turn the key.

No time to resize pics now....will do it later.....

Here's the key in the off position: http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/J...nition_Off.jpg

Key in the Run position: http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/J...nition_Run.jpg

- Justin

07-06-2010, 10:34 PM	#1
Tru2Chevy Co-Founder / Site Admin Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 22,476 iTrader: (8) Social Networks:	Jeep Ignition Issue So something broke / shifted in the column of my '96 Cherokee yesterday morning when trying to start it. I now can't turn the key back far enough to remove it, although it is "off". I also can't turn the key far enough forward to start it, the key only turns to the run position and stops. Had to jump the starter to make it home. I have never played with key tumblers and ignition switches before - anyone have any ideas what might have happened and what might be done to fix it? Also - the steering wheel isn't locked with the key in the "off" position. No amount of key / steering wheel / brake / shifter wiggling or moving made a difference in how far I could turn the key. No time to resize pics now....will do it later..... Here's the key in the off position: http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/J...nition_Off.jpg Key in the Run position: http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/J...nition_Run.jpg - Justin __________________ 1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD 2002 Suburban - Wife's DD 2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?