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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Ok so when I turn my key in my steering column the radio heater and turn signals don't work. Any ideas? I have verified that the fuses are good. And it is a non tilt column
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Ok so when I turn my key in my steering column the radio heater and turn signals don't work. Any ideas? I have verified that the fuses are good. And it is a non tilt column
Check the ignition switch its self. Used every time the jeep has been used for the past (?) 20 + years . Replacing mine today . Pulled mine yesterday , the insides was all jacked up .
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Check the ignition switch its self. Used every time the jeep has been used for the past (?) 20 + years . Replacing mine today . Pulled mine yesterday , the insides was all jacked up .
It's a 94. Manual two door. Wheres the ign. Switch located
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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It's a 94. Manual two door. Wheres the ign. Switch located
The switch is on top of the steering column. Just remove the lower dash trim , unbolt the the column and lower to get to the it. (Oh need to remove the neg.- cable from battery )
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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The switch is on top of the steering column. Just remove the lower dash trim , unbolt the the column and lower to get to the it. (Oh need to remove the neg.- cable from battery )
The black trim above the column or gray trim below it? Thanks! Moving to money is tight. I'd like to fix myself any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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And what does the ign switch look like
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by schoony125
And what does the ign switch look like
Here you go my xj is a 90 with auto. Remove lower trim , lower the column , you'll find the switch located on top of the column.
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Thanks hopefully this fixes it
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Thanks hopefully this fixes it
Good luck man , here's instruction that came with my new switch
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Problem fixed. Thanks man
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