Key stuck in ON position
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Key stuck in ON position
Early 90's XJ Limited.
I currently have to open the hood and disconnect the battery as to not drain it when I'm not driving the Jeep being that it's not able to go further back than the acc position, and that's going to become a hassle .
I've searched the forums and found a few similar threads, but nothing the same as what I'm dealing with.
It's an automatic, so there is no release button/switch..at least none that I can see?
I'd really appreciate any info.
I currently have to open the hood and disconnect the battery as to not drain it when I'm not driving the Jeep being that it's not able to go further back than the acc position, and that's going to become a hassle .
I've searched the forums and found a few similar threads, but nothing the same as what I'm dealing with.
It's an automatic, so there is no release button/switch..at least none that I can see?
I'd really appreciate any info.
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Can you switch gears without pressing the brake? I had that problem. There is a release in the shifter that might be rusted or stuck.
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Okay. Lift up the shifter console and take a look at the "ratchet" that locks the shifter into each gear. Clean it off with a small wire brush and some PB blaster and use a screwdriver to pop it up. I bet it's stuck in the down position(just like holding the button down).
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Okay. Lift up the shifter console and take a look at the "ratchet" that locks the shifter into each gear. Clean it off with a small wire brush and some PB blaster and use a screwdriver to pop it up. I bet it's stuck in the down position(just like holding the button down).
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If it's not stuck there, then there is a small ball and socket type connection under the steering column that might have popped loose. This will also keep you from taking the key out of the ignition. My problem was with the shifter itself. It got kinda corroded in there.
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Originally Posted by Creepin'
Is there any way to attack this without tools?
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Ok so disregard what I said about shifting without the brake. I was referring to when it wasn't running. When it's running, I need the brake.
I'm fairly certain this is an ignition issue. I popped open the housing in the console and it all checked out.
What can I do about the ignition on my own? And how badly can I hurt it if I try forcing it into the lock position?
I'm fairly certain this is an ignition issue. I popped open the housing in the console and it all checked out.
What can I do about the ignition on my own? And how badly can I hurt it if I try forcing it into the lock position?
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Originally Posted by Creepin'
Ok so disregard what I said about shifting without the brake. I was referring to when it wasn't running. When it's running, I need the brake.
I'm fairly certain this is an ignition issue. I popped open the housing in the console and it all checked out.
What can I do about the ignition on my own? And how badly can I hurt it if I try forcing it into the lock position?
I'm fairly certain this is an ignition issue. I popped open the housing in the console and it all checked out.
What can I do about the ignition on my own? And how badly can I hurt it if I try forcing it into the lock position?
Replace ignition switch
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