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Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
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Year: 1999
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Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
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I got a question...
On my 99 , the hazards only work when the jeep is off. If its on, in P or anything, they work fine for a second, then start buzzing intermittently, and then just buzz and don't flash. Anyone know why?
On my 99 , the hazards only work when the jeep is off. If its on, in P or anything, they work fine for a second, then start buzzing intermittently, and then just buzz and don't flash. Anyone know why?
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
I got that link but hasn't any body used the cheap rubber wall stuff to do flats? Link? Can't find it
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Originally Posted by Jeepsurfer22
Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
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Year: 1994
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Originally Posted by Jeepsurfer22
Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
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Year: 1991
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bad nss switch; need a push button
Hey, I'm on several internet forums, but this is the first place in the Jeep forum where I've been able to find a button to post anything. Maybe one of you guys can steer me in the right direction.
I have a 91 Cherokee Laredo, 4wd, auto tranny, tilt steering column. The nss switch is screwball. I replaced it once with a new one from a parts store that was as bad or worse. Finally, put the oem switch back in. Obviously the engineers did not intend for it to be serviced, as I have tried more than once, and cannot get it adjusted correctly. It works ok when it wants to, but tends to get horsey in cold weather. Turn the key to start--nothing. Move the shifter to neutral, jiggle it around and hope you hit a hot spot. Ok, what I want to do is put in a push button starter switch, but leave the present setup as is. In other words, I don't want to do anything cute, just have the starter button there when the normal nss switch won't work. I'm assuming I'll have the ignition switch in run position. One question: will this work? Next, which terminal on the solenoid should I wire to, and is this the best way, or can I simply splice into wiring present at the nss?
Oops. Sorry dudes I confused the nss with the ignition switch. What I mean is the ignition switch that is mounted on the lower end of the steering column. When I went back and looked at the manual, well you know I feel like the horse's behind.
I have a 91 Cherokee Laredo, 4wd, auto tranny, tilt steering column. The nss switch is screwball. I replaced it once with a new one from a parts store that was as bad or worse. Finally, put the oem switch back in. Obviously the engineers did not intend for it to be serviced, as I have tried more than once, and cannot get it adjusted correctly. It works ok when it wants to, but tends to get horsey in cold weather. Turn the key to start--nothing. Move the shifter to neutral, jiggle it around and hope you hit a hot spot. Ok, what I want to do is put in a push button starter switch, but leave the present setup as is. In other words, I don't want to do anything cute, just have the starter button there when the normal nss switch won't work. I'm assuming I'll have the ignition switch in run position. One question: will this work? Next, which terminal on the solenoid should I wire to, and is this the best way, or can I simply splice into wiring present at the nss?
Oops. Sorry dudes I confused the nss with the ignition switch. What I mean is the ignition switch that is mounted on the lower end of the steering column. When I went back and looked at the manual, well you know I feel like the horse's behind.
Last edited by jazcam; 10-15-2012 at 09:22 PM. Reason: gave some wrong info
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Originally Posted by jazcam
Hey, I'm on several internet forums, but this is the first place in the Jeep forum where I've been able to find a button to post anything. Maybe one of you guys can steer me in the right direction.
I have a 91 Cherokee Laredo, 4wd, auto tranny, tilt steering column. The nss switch is screwball. I replaced it once with a new one from a parts store that was as bad or worse. Finally, put the oem switch back in. Obviously the engineers did not intend for it to be serviced, as I have tried more than once, and cannot get it adjusted correctly. It works ok when it wants to, but tends to get horsey in cold weather. Turn the key to start--nothing. Move the shifter to neutral, jiggle it around and hope you hit a hot spot. Ok, what I want to do is put in a push button starter switch, but leave the present setup as is. In other words, I don't want to do anything cute, just have the starter button there when the normal nss switch won't work. I'm assuming I'll have the ignition switch in run position. One question: will this work? Next, which terminal on the solenoid should I wire to, and is this the best way, or can I simply splice into wiring present at the nss?
I have a 91 Cherokee Laredo, 4wd, auto tranny, tilt steering column. The nss switch is screwball. I replaced it once with a new one from a parts store that was as bad or worse. Finally, put the oem switch back in. Obviously the engineers did not intend for it to be serviced, as I have tried more than once, and cannot get it adjusted correctly. It works ok when it wants to, but tends to get horsey in cold weather. Turn the key to start--nothing. Move the shifter to neutral, jiggle it around and hope you hit a hot spot. Ok, what I want to do is put in a push button starter switch, but leave the present setup as is. In other words, I don't want to do anything cute, just have the starter button there when the normal nss switch won't work. I'm assuming I'll have the ignition switch in run position. One question: will this work? Next, which terminal on the solenoid should I wire to, and is this the best way, or can I simply splice into wiring present at the nss?
Secondly, bypassing it is good a temp to get you to a place to clean or replace yours. If you bypass you won't have back up lights and its just not safe to keep it unless its a trail only rig
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I need new tires. My rims aren't the best either. If I could find a gently used set of rims/tires (235/75/15) I'd buy that. Do people ever buy wheels/tires off Ebay? Is the shipping just too crazy to bother? Or is the only real option Craigslist? IF not, I'll just get $100 tires at the local tire warehouse.
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Are used 1990's Grand Cherokee's generally cheaper or more expensive (or the same price) than Cherokee Sports? And why?