Hello!
My ignition lock started to act strange. Sometimes, when i pull my key out and then open door, chime starts to alarm telling me that key is in ignition (headlights are turned off). After slightly hitting ignition cylinder with hand or reinserting key back it stops doing it. Key is inserting easily and smoothly. Is it faulty ignition lock switch, lock cylinder or just lock is full of dust and dirt? Sorry for noob question

 

What year is your Jeep?

 

1996

 

rip the chime bulb.

 

mines been doin that for years..soon youll find you dont even need the key to start it half the time..lol..probably just gettin worn out like mine.

 

so its key cylinder?

 

i believe so..at least on mine..

 

You can replace the lock cylinder and ignition switch, that should take care of it. The stock switch is most likely a little crispy at the aux wire terminal any way.

 

i would change all but... 76$ for cylinder + 71$ for switch comes quite expensive. I would try to clean it first... if it wont help i will have to buy and change... Thanks guys for help!

 

i just leave mine alone..kinda like being able to take my key out and leave it running. lets me warm it up in the morning and lock the doors!

 

haha nice. im not quite bothered about this little problem now, just don't want to get stuck someday with jammed key or broken cylinder. and i was hoping that it is easy DIY thing... i have free time and want to do something to car