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'98 XJ ignition switch? Key cylinder? Problems...

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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 12:58 PM
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I'm having an issue cranking my car with my key. I have a remote start on the car and the car will still start fine, drive no problem, no check lights. It first started when I would go to turn on the car, I turned the key to on position and no crank. Tried again and it would crank. A couple days ago I would go to crank and it would start but wipers/radio/ac wouldn't work, so I thought it could be ignition switch issue. Shortly after, key wouldn't crank the car at all. I now start with the remote and everything works. Any ideas would be helpfully
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 01:06 PM
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I have tried both the new key as well as the factory key both don't work. When I insert the key into the cylinder and door open, no bell, but if I push the key inwards bell sounds.
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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Did you check the ignition switch to see if the connections are clean and not melted? Also it may be as simple as it needs to be adjusted.
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