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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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ok i need some help this is one thing ive never done. i need some help on how to replace my ignition on my 88 everything is helpful. Thanks everyone
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Not sure what you need. But take note on how it comes apart then put the new one back the same way.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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U will need a steering wheel puller and a steering wheel lock plate decompreesor its super easy
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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The old jeeps are like the gm colums. Stevos right about the tools you need. You need to get behind the turn signal cam. Im pretty sure its a spring re retainer. Push a small rectangle lookin piece down once everythings out of the way. It will pull right out. Some may have a bolt holding it in.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by WyoWagner
ok i need some help this is one thing ive never done. i need some help on how to replace my ignition on my 88 everything is helpful. Thanks everyone
Are you referring to the ignition lock or switch?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Are you referring to the ignition lock or switch?
U should replace both they are cheap and will only take u about an hour or so
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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im just replacing the lock i cant find a locksmith around here and they wana charge me out the *** i work at a tire and auto shop so i have everything needed just needed the instructions lol
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by WyoWagner
ok i need some help this is one thing ive never done. i need some help on how to replace my ignition on my 88 everything is helpful. Thanks everyone
REALLY buy a HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL.Not screwing with ya they help.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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im just replacing the lock i cant find a locksmith around here and they wana charge me out the *** i work at a tire and auto shop so i have everything needed just needed the instructions lol
25 bucks inst. about the whole jeep.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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usually cheaper if you go amazon... unless you are doing it very soon. then go to a store lol
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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To replace the ignition just take off the wheel and remove the lock plate and then remove the blinker assembly behind all that u will remove a screw that holds the ignition in and just put the ignition lock in the on position and just pull it straight out and put the new one back in and put everything back together should only take u 30min tops
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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If your steering wheel is sloppy it might be a good time to get that fixed because you will be halfway to the loose bolts when you get to the ignition lock.
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