Ignition Lock Cylinder - Key will not go to "Off" Position
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Ignition Lock Cylinder - Key will not go to "Off" Position
My crankshaft position sensor recently went bad while I was at a traffic light in my 2000 Jeep Cherokee. When this occurred, I had difficulty getting the key out of the ignition and had to use quite a good amount of force to remove it.
After replacing the CPS, I could turn my key right to the accessory position and to the on position but I can't turn it all the way to the left to the "off" position. I ordered a replacement ignition lock cylinder off of Amazon for $15 and replaced but encountered the same issue.
Any idea what the fix would be? Do I need to order a new Ignition Switch Actuator Pin?
After replacing the CPS, I could turn my key right to the accessory position and to the on position but I can't turn it all the way to the left to the "off" position. I ordered a replacement ignition lock cylinder off of Amazon for $15 and replaced but encountered the same issue.
Any idea what the fix would be? Do I need to order a new Ignition Switch Actuator Pin?
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Additional background- I'm able to start the car and drive. When I park and turn the key in the ignition to the left it doesn't allow me to turn the key all the way to the left. When I wiggle the key, the beeping noise turns on like it is in accessory mode even though the radio doesn't turn on. When I turn on the head lights, the beeping noise comes on even though it didn't before. I'm worried this may drain the battery over time.
Thoughts anyone?
Thoughts anyone?
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Auto trans? Try pushing the shifter further toward the Park position.
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The key is almost at a 12 o clock position whereas it should be more like a 9 or 10 o clock position.
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I seem to recall there is a long rod that prevents start & key removal etc in the auto, and that attention has to be paid to making sure all is aligned when replacing ignitions
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