im not ignoring anyones helps thank u to everyone but
i cant seem to locate were my ignition switch is
ive been told its on the steering column but the only actuating rod i see goes the the windshield wiper control arm

 

Did you check for power to the relay? You need 2 people. BTW there is a rod that goes down inside the plastic case towards the driver door. That's the rod they are talking about. Feel the plastic there as you turn the key and you will feel it moving.

 

i need to change my ignition lock cylinder so im changing the switch also and were thinking its the switch

 

but im not sure were the switch is located

 

It's at the lower end of the steering column with a big wire connector hooked to it. Believe there are two screws holding it on.

 

i just didnt see it

 

Use the online repair manual from this website....very handy:

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm

 

Unsubscribed.

 

cool to see others out there with more miles than myself, gives me hope on the half million mark.

 

hes had two motors in it the first one lasted until 350k

 

it is such a hassel wen i live in an apartment and im trying to get my car running i have a garage but its stuck not running in a parking spot...fml

 

Just so you know, ignition switches are easy to bypass... I would say if I thought my ignition switch was bad and I didn't think anything else was wrong with my vehicle, I would "bump" that starter over, get it started and move it to somewhere where I can work on it properly. If you can't get the starter to turn over the engine (assuming you have a strong 12V at the starter) then pull the starter and have it checked at your local auto parts store. Fixing the ignition switch (that might not be bad) is a moot point if the Jeep still isn't going to start. Testing and diagnosing is the only real solution. Please try to understand that some of us are really trying to help so we can feel a sense of accomplishment when it is finally fixed.

 

how u recommend i just the starter then because i cant get it started

 

how do u recommend i jump the starter

 

There are only two wires that go to the starter, a smaller green wire and then the large red wire from the battery. With the ignition switch turned to the run position, short those two wires (or the terminals on the starter motor) together with a screwdriver -BE SURE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE E-BRAKE IS ON- vehicle should start. If it still doesn't crank, check the battery cables, still doesn't start- pull the starter motor.

Oh, and if it cranks but doesn't start then you have other problems... start looking in the area of the ASD relay.