Ignition switch won't work

Tiny
SHOVELMIKE
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1998 Grand Cherokee 100,000 mi. 6 cyl auto on floor 4 wheel drive. Someone tried to steal the vehicle by smashing the ignition switch with a hammer. I replaced the switch and lock cylinder. Loc won't turn to lock position to remove the key. On and start position do nothing. Wires show no damage. Press brake and push button on shift lever and the servo for the lockout on the column clicks and the pawl moves a little, but won't let me shift out of park. What am I missing. Help is appreciated. Thanks. Sincerely: Shovelmike.
Hey, we solved the problem. The mechanism in the switch was not engaged into the shift interlock rod. All is well! Thanks. Sincerely: Shovelmike.
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 AT 9:06 PM

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Tiny
GRICHARDS
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Shovelmike, THANK YOU for posting back with the solution for your problem! This is extremely helpful to ALL who have similar problems! I wish more folks would do this, but I realize that in most cases once the problem is solved, folks are just so happy that it IS solved they don't think about replying.
"Forum? Hey- We don't need no STEEENKING Forum!" (Blazing Saddles movie reference.) Thanks Again!
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Saturday, August 25th, 2007 AT 8:00 AM

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