push button igntion (no key)
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push button igntion (no key)
Hello, I have a 96 xj and I think my Ignition Lock/switch are going bad. When i turn the key as long as i hold it in the start position it will run, my heater fan ect wont turn on the engine just runs, but as soon as i let off the key it dies. Im going to look to see if the wires might be bad (its not a tilt wheel) and if the wires look ok i dont have the money to buy the parts i need right now so i was wanting to just bypass this system and intsall a two switch system, a switch for run/off and a push button for the starter. I have a haynes manual and it has the wireing diagram but im not really sure what im doing was just looking for some input. Also while i have this all apart i see that the turn signal is in the same area.. my turn signals dont shut off when i turn would i be able to fix that problem while i have this all tore apart?
Thanks in advance,
Will
Thanks in advance,
Will
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I'm in the same boat. Exact same symptoms. 1996 XJ. It runs as long as the key is held forward. $80 For replacement switch and it will take 4 days to get to the store. Salvage yards wont sell just the switch. Meanwhile my jeep is in some dude's driveway 20 miles from home.
Any help would be appreciated.
Josh
Any help would be appreciated.
Josh
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Hello, I have a 96 xj and I think my Ignition Lock/switch are going bad. When i turn the key as long as i hold it in the start position it will run, my heater fan ect wont turn on the engine just runs, but as soon as i let off the key it dies. Im going to look to see if the wires might be bad (its not a tilt wheel) and if the wires look ok i dont have the money to buy the parts i need right now so i was wanting to just bypass this system and intsall a two switch system, a switch for run/off and a push button for the starter. I have a haynes manual and it has the wireing diagram but im not really sure what im doing was just looking for some input. Also while i have this all apart i see that the turn signal is in the same area.. my turn signals dont shut off when i turn would i be able to fix that problem while i have this all tore apart?
Thanks in advance,
Will
Thanks in advance,
Will
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I have thought about doing this as well. Not because I am having any problems, just for uniqueness. I am thinking about removing the key switch completely. Maybe a NASCAR-style ignition.
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I ran into a similar prediciment with my hood release cable.
My setup was garbage, and hacked up by the PO to make it "work". He failed in doing so.
I found out getting a set of hood pins and drilling the holes was more cost effective and cooler looking than screwing around with the factory setup.
I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with the OPs ignition switch, but depending on how much work is involved, maybe tearing apart the steering column, it may be less work to do the aftermarket crap.
But I have no idea. Don't know whats wrong with the truck.
My setup was garbage, and hacked up by the PO to make it "work". He failed in doing so.
I found out getting a set of hood pins and drilling the holes was more cost effective and cooler looking than screwing around with the factory setup.
I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with the OPs ignition switch, but depending on how much work is involved, maybe tearing apart the steering column, it may be less work to do the aftermarket crap.
But I have no idea. Don't know whats wrong with the truck.
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I've been thinking about doing this as well.. it wouldn't matter if I had a key for my jeep or not seeing as you don't need one to start my old lady.. a button would be far more interesting IMO
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Mine has a start button and toggles. I never worry about it because there are some many different switches for lights and all in there and none are labeled. Plus the start button is just one of those cheapo Autozone "horn" buttons. It's not a common thing to see in cars so a car thief is not going to know what to go in for right off. That, and Nobody thats in a hurry to steal it is going to figure out what goes to what fast enough before being noticed by someone. Mine has a locking steering column too, so even if they did manage to start it, the wheel will still be locked.
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I am thinking about adding this also but I will just buy the switches from autozone, with a kill switch to the starter or fuel pump. I lose my keys all the time. I have a locking steering wheel too, how would I go about disabling the locking device