Merkatroyd
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- North Carolina
Hello all,
I have a 1993 Jeep XJ Sport. I have been needing to "fidget" my ignition key to remove it. typically, it doesn't come out unless I coax it a little clockwise and counterclockwise, then it finally gives it up. This repeated back and forth stress caused my original ignition lock cylinder to fail, which I replaced last year.It has gradually gotten stiffer and caused more trouble over time. It is almost always hard for me to remove my keys from my jeep.
A few days ago, a new problem has developed. when I try to start my Jeep, I turn my key clockwise, and I get a LOT of resistance, and then --snap!-- it pops the last 20 to 30 degrees and the jeep starts.
What could be the problem and how do I fix it?
I have a 1993 Jeep XJ Sport. I have been needing to "fidget" my ignition key to remove it. typically, it doesn't come out unless I coax it a little clockwise and counterclockwise, then it finally gives it up. This repeated back and forth stress caused my original ignition lock cylinder to fail, which I replaced last year.It has gradually gotten stiffer and caused more trouble over time. It is almost always hard for me to remove my keys from my jeep.
A few days ago, a new problem has developed. when I try to start my Jeep, I turn my key clockwise, and I get a LOT of resistance, and then --snap!-- it pops the last 20 to 30 degrees and the jeep starts.
What could be the problem and how do I fix it?