Broke Ignition switch lock cylinder

[ndnatty]

Now I can start my `79 cj-7 without the key in the ignition switch. Can this be easily fixed, or should I just replace it? How would I go about it?? I know its easy to steal a jeep, but don't want to make it extremely easy!

 

[Renegade79]

I have the same problem but i can fix it by turning the wheel back and forth until it locks. Make sure your wheel is locked in place, then the ignition should lock too. if not buy a new tumbler cylinder and crap, its cheaper then having you jeep stolen.

 

[OutOfStep]

I had the same problem and fixed it by the turning the wheel method as well. However, if it bugs you too much replacing it shouldn't take too much work.

 

[currupt4130]

my buddy replaced his igniton switch in his ranger and he said it was a b*#ch to get out, but maybe thats just the ranger thing

 

[Green97TJ]

2003 Trail Boss 330 (Mini Jeep) 4 Sale

Its the same way in a 93 ford tourus... but i dont know what its like in a jeep

By the way, ive never owned that car and never will... it was in auto mechanics class in high school that i did that.



Nathan

 

[OutOfStep]

speedo gear

My father in law has replaced several and said that there was something you have to push with a screwdriver to get the cylinder out, said it wasn't too difficult. If you're set on changing it I can ask him how it works

 

[ndnatty]

Thanks for the input. Outofstep, I would appreciate any and all help I can get. It's gotta get fixed. Thanks again.

 

[OutOfStep]

sounds like once you remove the steering wheel there is a hole in the face of the column that you put a screwdriver down and push on a tab that releases the cylinder. However it also sounds like it can vary between the various years and steering columns

 

[avyoung]

In my 80 cj5 I had to disassemble and take the cylinder out to tighten the Tilt up. You have to take the stearing wheel appart, then there is a special tool to take the lock ring off to get the next assembly off. I think after that you will remove the blinker assy, then I think you can get to the cylinder. There is a tab on the top of the cylinder that you push in with a screwdriver and the cylinder pops out.

Mine does the same thing but if I wigle the switch it will usually lock.

 

[ndnatty]

Thanks for the input folks. However, what I ended up doing was shooting a little graphite into the cylinder and worked the key in and out a few times and now it works just fine! How bout that! That saves me a whole lot of choice words trying to wrestle the steering column apart!

 

[Jeepskate]

I busted my ignition lock rack once. What a pain in the ass. I thought I'd have to replace my entire column, cuz the parts guy had no idea what I was talking about. Turns out the part I needed was on a rack in the back of the store, he just had no clue. Go figure.

Here's a link to a thread I started a while back when I had the problem.

http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=317623&highlight=

Hope it helps

If it's just your ignition cylinder, you can by one for about $15 at any parts store. You just remove the cover around the column and there is a little click that you have to push in on top, the new one just snaps right in.

Good Luck