2001 Jeep Cherokee Ignition Lock Cylinder

SGRAY51

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2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I have been told by a jeep mechanic that some or one of the tumblers in my ignition lock is not releasing and binding the cyclinder. They say this is a common problem in 99-04 grands. What kind of repair and how much would it cost.

Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 6:15 PM

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JNOVACK

MECHANIC
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The jeep s a sentry system in it this is how to change it but you will have to get switch from jeep

Grand Cherokee

NOTE
The key lock cylinder may be removed without removing the switch assembly, although the original ignition key must be used.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Use a plastic trim removal stick to remove switch bezel. Bezel snaps on.
To remove key lock cylinder from housing, rotate key to ON position while pressing on release tab. This tab is located on the right side of the switch assembly.
Pull key lock cylinder from housing for removal.
To install:

Install ignition key into lock cylinder. Rotate key to ON position (retaining tab on side of lock cylinder can now be depressed).
The shaft at end of key lock cylinder aligns with socket within end of housing. To align socket with lock cylinder, ensure socket is in ON position.
Position and align key lock cylinder with grooves in housing.
Slide lock cylinder into housing until release tab sticks through opening at side of housing.
Install bezel.
Connect negative battery cable.