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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Where can I find that spray on headliner glue?
3M Super 77 Spray adhesive or 76 High Tack
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Thank you!
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepsurfer22
Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
Yes. My jeep has the same problem. Turn the wheel untill you can't feel the lock anymore "even if that means forcing the power steering by manually turning the wheel" then push the ignition switch hard into the Collumb and turn with the wheel and switch at the same time. That always works with me. If this doesn't work then just go ***** out and remove the terminal ending from the steering Collumb and hot wire it, then use the engaged power steering to wiggle it loose.
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepsurfer22
Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
More than likely, you need to put more pressure on trying to turn the wheel. Try both ways. I thought mine had done the same thing, but just took more effort in turning the steering wheel. GL.
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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I got that link but hasn't any body used the cheap rubber wall stuff to do flats? Link? Can't find it
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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I got a question...

On my 99 , the hazards only work when the jeep is off. If its on, in P or anything, they work fine for a second, then start buzzing intermittently, and then just buzz and don't flash. Anyone know why?
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
I got that link but hasn't any body used the cheap rubber wall stuff to do flats? Link? Can't find it
Nvm, found it
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepsurfer22
Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
Mine wouldn't budge no matter what. So I beat the key in the switch with my linemans pliers and it worked, the replacement switch is 64 dollars and change a advance auto parts.
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepsurfer22
Need help my 2000 jeep cherokee Ignition switch is all locked up I tried turning the wheel and trying to get it to turn over that don't work then I tried putting a little bit of dd40 in then tried to turn the keep. that did not work.
the big thing is that i can take the key in and out. just can't turn it. need help.
any Ideas?????
and its stuck in a parking lot.
Check the part at the bottom of the column that has linkage running to it from the ignition switch (tumbler) mine when out an this happened... Ill give you the right part name when I get home
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Default bad nss switch; need a push button

Hey, I'm on several internet forums, but this is the first place in the Jeep forum where I've been able to find a button to post anything. Maybe one of you guys can steer me in the right direction.

I have a 91 Cherokee Laredo, 4wd, auto tranny, tilt steering column. The nss switch is screwball. I replaced it once with a new one from a parts store that was as bad or worse. Finally, put the oem switch back in. Obviously the engineers did not intend for it to be serviced, as I have tried more than once, and cannot get it adjusted correctly. It works ok when it wants to, but tends to get horsey in cold weather. Turn the key to start--nothing. Move the shifter to neutral, jiggle it around and hope you hit a hot spot. Ok, what I want to do is put in a push button starter switch, but leave the present setup as is. In other words, I don't want to do anything cute, just have the starter button there when the normal nss switch won't work. I'm assuming I'll have the ignition switch in run position. One question: will this work? Next, which terminal on the solenoid should I wire to, and is this the best way, or can I simply splice into wiring present at the nss?

Oops. Sorry dudes I confused the nss with the ignition switch. What I mean is the ignition switch that is mounted on the lower end of the steering column. When I went back and looked at the manual, well you know I feel like the horse's behind.

Last edited by jazcam; Oct 15, 2012 at 09:22 PM. Reason: gave some wrong info
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Theres a way to bypass the NSS, you might wana look into that
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jazcam
Hey, I'm on several internet forums, but this is the first place in the Jeep forum where I've been able to find a button to post anything. Maybe one of you guys can steer me in the right direction.

I have a 91 Cherokee Laredo, 4wd, auto tranny, tilt steering column. The nss switch is screwball. I replaced it once with a new one from a parts store that was as bad or worse. Finally, put the oem switch back in. Obviously the engineers did not intend for it to be serviced, as I have tried more than once, and cannot get it adjusted correctly. It works ok when it wants to, but tends to get horsey in cold weather. Turn the key to start--nothing. Move the shifter to neutral, jiggle it around and hope you hit a hot spot. Ok, what I want to do is put in a push button starter switch, but leave the present setup as is. In other words, I don't want to do anything cute, just have the starter button there when the normal nss switch won't work. I'm assuming I'll have the ignition switch in run position. One question: will this work? Next, which terminal on the solenoid should I wire to, and is this the best way, or can I simply splice into wiring present at the nss?
Did you clean the NSS out good and make sure you installed it back properly and test it afterwards. Also aftermarket one aren't always the best, OEM stealership is where to waste money on a new one.

Secondly, bypassing it is good a temp to get you to a place to clean or replace yours. If you bypass you won't have back up lights and its just not safe to keep it unless its a trail only rig
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Are used 1990's Grand Cherokee's generally cheaper or more expensive (or the same price) than Cherokee Sports? And why?
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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I need new tires. My rims aren't the best either. If I could find a gently used set of rims/tires (235/75/15) I'd buy that. Do people ever buy wheels/tires off Ebay? Is the shipping just too crazy to bother? Or is the only real option Craigslist? IF not, I'll just get $100 tires at the local tire warehouse.
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Are used 1990's Grand Cherokee's generally cheaper or more expensive (or the same price) than Cherokee Sports? And why?
Cheaper in my area zjs anyway, wjs are a little more than xjs around here.



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