BrawnyDog

Well, not exactly. I can get it to turn but only after some real praying. It's been getting more and more difficult recently. This morning I began to think I wasn't going to be able to leave for work.
Right now I'm leaving the key in the run position because I'm too scurred I won't be able to turn it one more time.
My question is: do I need an entire switch or a new tumbler and key? I'm so dumb about ignition I'm not really sure what question to ask, but what I want is the cheapest, easiest solution.

BrawnyDog

Ok, I did more research and it seems that all I need to do is replace the cylinder.
I just ordered one from Amazon.
Now we wait.

Dumajones

Whats the key look like? Ive seen real rounded off warn down keys that don't work very well at engaging the teeth. Feels like its stuck or wont turn and went it does turn it scraps making it hard to turn..

But if the keys look nice and clean cuts.. Them more then likely you made the right call.

BrawnyDog

I was hoping it was the latter so I switched to a new key. It worked at first but no, it won't turn either, now. It's not gritty, it simply will not turn once I put the key in ignition unless I hold my mouth right. This cylinder I'm getting can be keyed (?) to my set of keys fairly easily it seems so I'm hoping to make a victory post in a few days.
edit: I'm not certain I made this clear. Once it turns it's great, no problem. The issue is in getting it to turn initially once the key is inserted.

Dumajones

Ive been there.. Well it sounds as if you did the right call.
Im not sure if it comes with new keys or you need some cut..
Anyways Hope all works out.

BrawnyDog

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WH7B0G/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

According to the reviews you can change the pins to fit whatever key you have.

Bugout4x4

Great knowledge being shared here! and there could be another problem source. Does the 99 have a steering wheel lock? Could it be that the steering wheel/ignition lock assembly is gunked up? Could it be hanging up? Does they key turn easier if you wiggle the steering wheel at the same time?

BrawnyDog

if it has the wheel lock I've never engaged it. As far as wiggling the steering wheel you better believe I wiggled, I cajoled, I let the expletives fly, then I prayed, eventually I got it to work this morning which was the worst, but not the first, incident of keyinignitionbutnoturning induced anxiety.

Bugout4x4

Lol, got it... Had to ask because they do wear out or get gummed up. I've had to remove the tumbler cylinder assembly and use a screwdriver to start it until I could get a new cylinder myself a few times. But I was not where I had to worry about someone stealing it.