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ignition issues

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by bethb1, Mar 15, 2018.

  1. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    bethb1

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    Ignition, actual key insert area broke. it turns but does not ingage starter . Don’t know if I’m explaining this well lol. Basically a few months ago I had an issue starting my jeep. We realized if I turned it to just the right area it would catch and start . Now I don’t have the sweet spot anymore. Im trying to figure out if anyone else has ever experienced this and if so were you able to replace it yourself or did you have to take it in?
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Hello Beth and welcome to Jeeps.net.

    It sounds like it could be the key lock cylinder but may perhaps be the ignition switch losing the contact for the start position.
    An aftermarket ignition switch is about $35, a dealer part may be more around $60 (just a guestimate).
     
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    Prerunner1982, Mar 15, 2018
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  3. Mar 15, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome!
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    bethb1

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    Thanks so much!
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    bethb1

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    Thank you I’ll go check it out. I’m just trying to make sure I do t start taking this thing apart and find out it’s impossible to get back together
     
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  6. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    Welcome to the forum @bethb1. Let's us know how you make out. Prerunner1982 is on a roll. I'd trust his fix.
     
    JKBob 25, Mar 15, 2018
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