How To Replace Ignition Switch 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee

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The ignition cylinder and key are used to start the engine in your vehicle. If there is a problem with the cylinder or key that is preventing you from starting your vehicle, you can replace it yourself! This video shows you how to install a new ignition cylinder with key on your 1983-2001 Jeep Cherokee.

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1984 Jeep Cherokee
1985 Jeep Cherokee
1986 Jeep Cherokee
1987 Jeep Cherokee
1988 Jeep Cherokee
1989 Jeep Cherokee
1990 Jeep Cherokee
1991 Jeep Cherokee
1992 Jeep Cherokee
1993 Jeep Cherokee
1994 Jeep Cherokee
1995 Jeep Cherokee
1996 Jeep Cherokee
1997 Jeep Cherokee
1998 Jeep Cherokee
1999 Jeep Cherokee
2000 Jeep Cherokee
2001 Jeep Cherokee

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[darenlooney]

This is not how to change ignition switch this is how to change ignition cylinder key cylinder

[fabricationmanflorida]

I appreciate this video. My Haynes and Chilton manuals both called for completely dismantling the steering column, with probably 3 or 4 hours of time involved. Thanks for showing me that instead of "remove airbag and everything else" it's "turn key, push button, replace cylinder". Your videos are always helpful!

[justine]

Hi, just fyi this video does not apply to 1984-1996 models. This only shows for the 1997-2001 years

[rolandhouston]

Of course this is for the cylinder but it was truly as easy as she made it look. Things don't usually work like that for me, thank you so much !

[yeomanadventures]

None of this relates to a 1994 Cherokees... I wish these content people would stop mislabeling their videos

[davidpearson]

Do you have a video about removing the bottom of the steering wheel column plastic shroud? I need to replace the electrical switch that the lock cylinder turns.

[OMGitsmercer]

This is NOT for the 84-96 models. This process is for the 97-01. Sadly, the older models require pulling the steering column apart.

[mental]

I’m here looking for a video on the 84-96 models steering column. Car starts fine but my windshield radio/ac and blinkers won’t work. Love these videos

[TheMotleyFuel]

Super. Thanks. Easy peasy. I just did it and it took no time at all.

[ernie]

Thanks for the video !! It worked well in my 1998 2dr!

[guskohn]

Short and to the point, thanks for this excellent video!

[RogerThatPetSitter]

I can do this without any key programming?

[levitezoe]

All day I've been commenting on videos thanking them for solving my issue this is the fourth video I'll be commenting on thinking for something that I haven't tried yet but looks pretty simple I have the later 2000 model so hopefully works for me

[MartinJones]

Yea, that was interesting and all, but does little to help me change the ignition switch (not lock cylinder) on my '96.

[cheraleggles]

the video was helpful, however we had no success at making the ignition switch pop out as the video showed, we had to remove steering panels to completely expose the ignition switch and manipulate the ignition, and pull it out by hand, however, it challenged us to replace the switch and resolve the problem, thanks..

[rachelperez]

Hi how do you know when to change these my is jammed does not turn at all could it be this?

[insanitymike]

Why does mine go down one more push from starter? My battery keeps dying from me removing key on ACC. Idk why my 99 Jeep doesn’t have the “lock”at the bottom like most newer cars.

[tomboybiskits]

goated video honestly, , , it was very concise n i got to remove my ignition switch cylinder easy peasy 👍👍👍

[sandrade]

Does the new ignition key need programming?