Ign does not turn

Tiny
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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
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
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Maybe a "LITTLE" Shot of WD-40 in the hole?

Whaccu Reckon?

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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 1:16 AM
Tiny
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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?
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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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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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 3:41 PM
Tiny
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It helped but I don't understand why the wheel lock doesn't work?
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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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

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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 9:04 PM

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