Thanks a lot for showing how the 3 parts fit together and how they are clocked. made a daunting task easy to understand. Mine half broke, and would still randomly work. the chunk must have broken off, but stayed in place.
If your ignition switch will still go into the run position, you can start the vehicle, by jumping it at the starter relay. This is much easier than standing on your head to do it under the dash. I have an intermittent issue with my ignition switch, and I have a wire run into my starter relay, that I can energize with the positive battery terminal. I use this on the rare occasion that smacking my steering column won't start my jeep.
dude i really hope the bonus clip works for me. my idiot self bought a 98 that "needed an ignition switch" and the more i looked i finally realized the tab the switch bolts to is broken off the column, not to mention one wire looks like it got super hot, and for some reason i can't find my exact switch. stores only seem to carry the lock cylinder and pin actuator pieces
Looking for help. I think one of these parts is failing for me. My jeep always starts but sometimes I lose the hvac system and blinkers, 4ways still work. If I slightly turn the key towards start I can get everything back to working. I am leaning towards the switch is my guess.
Good vid i dig it, weird seeing no gauges on the instrument cluster, no tach, or batt volts, oil pressure or even engine temp! just a super large fuel gauge and speedo, and large lights in place of those gauges lol weird lookin , what the hell was jeep thinkin lol ive said before, ive never seen 2 XJs that are 100% alike lol
If you stop your video at 5:00 mins it shows a black connecter & wire coming out of the back of the whole ignation switch box(it's silver). It runs down to a part. What is that part called? Mine gets really really hot when the jeep key is only in acc position. Since it hasn't started or cranked in a couple weeks. PLZ PLZ help.
Great video! Thanks! One question, did you have any initial problem turning key to start position? Mine turns about 1/4 inch past #2 position and nothin 🤷🏻♂️
Al Morales no. It would go to the start position but wouldn’t engage the switch because the pin was broken. In your case it sounds like something is bound up, could be the same problem. I would start to pull it apart, I’m sure the problem will become apparent in the process. Good luck!
I got my jeep started by hotwiring from the ignition switch harness similar to how u did at the end... but now my headlights do not turn on... any advice?
Question: will the hotwire method have any negative effect? I have heard it can cause issues starting the rig after having been hotwired... please advise
Diana Navarro I had a little bit kit that had a bunch of different size bits. I can’t remember what size exactly but I manly used a torques bit a screw driver bit. The parts are pretty cheap and worth getting new, plus you only have to do the job once haha
I am trying to “hot wire “ as shown at the end of the video but the Jeep won’t stay on. It stalls every time. My key cylinder must be broke. Any suggestions to get me on the road. I’m literally stranded.
Hey if you're Hot Wiring it, you're bypassing your switch, so it would "NOT" be your switch. Probably one of the many problems also listed on youtube, that effects the Jeeps. The fuse Box just in front of your left driver side, front wheel. The wires are know to corrode and break of, yours might just be hanging on by a thread, ready to break off. UA-cam has it , just do a search. God Bless !!
Ramiro Gallegos I don’t think so but i believe the wheel lock is in that whole system. Pretty easy to take apart and check it out. Probably something is stuck or popped outa place. Hope that helps, good luck!
I want to run a hot wire to my ignition for a 3 fan system. 2 to the ignition and one to replace the original electric fan. Would I tap the red or blue from the ignition?
I would use a test light to figure out which wires are constantly hot and which ones come on when you turn the key. I have my original fan wired so it turns on when the key is on. For the other 2 fans it would be best to run a switch and relays with a temp sensor. There are diagrams on the internet and most fan systems will come with them.
@@RustyRaysGarage my fans come with a fuse and relayed harness. I just need to connect to ignition power somewhere and I think I may do it straight thru the fuse box. Just need to figure out if I'm going to use an empty spot of how to tap an existing fuse.
Man, I made this video years ago. I don’t remember the exact part numbers but should be very easy to find on google or at you local auto parts stores. Just tell them the year and Ignition switch pin and ignition switch. I think I do say say one of the part numbers in there somewhere
I have a question, so I got a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport I turn the key to start and It turns on but no lights in the dashboard, no whippers, no radio. But here the thing i turn the key back on aux and everything works until i start it up then nothing so any suggestions??
Hi did you figured out the problem with you jeep I have the same problem if the car is running nothing works on the dashboard or windows but if I just turn the key dashboard and windows work.
@@javimata2389 Same thing here, no stereo, wipers, or power windows in key on/running but work in acc (back) position. Going to replace the ignition switch as I've been told this is most likley culprit. I'll let you know how it goes in about a week.
@@javimata2389 yep, did the trick. Installed new ignition switch today and fixed all issues I had. In my case, if jeep was running/key on, i had no wipers, windows, or stereo. If i turned it back to ACC position they did work. Installed new switch today and it fixed everything!
Great video man! So I went to drive my 2000 xj last night and I had no wipers, turn signals or radio. I got to the gas station and read about having the ac blower on would make them not work because its on the same circuit on the ignition switch and sure enough I shut my ac blower off and my wipers and radio worked. Still no turn signals though. Do you believe the ignition switch is my problem before I dig into it? Thank you for your help.
At first it sounds like you have a sticking ignition switch. I’ve had that happen before where the key doesn’t come back far enough and it’s stuck in that point where everything shuts off when you start the jeep. Maybe try lightly turning the key back if it does it again. The fact that it turned on the blower off is kinda weird. I’m not aware of any reason that should work but I don’t know everything haha. Check all your fuses in the kick panel and relays under the hood. I hope something in there helps, let me know! Good luck!
Lasting 200k isn’t reliable? I’ve had push buttons in a few rigs and I’ve had them go bad before. They are no better than the original equipment. So if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it right
Hotwire? I'll explain In detail below. Bare with me. My Jeep was used by an idiot whom lost the original key and no "professional" locksmith nor dealership will flash my Jeep. Why? Circumstances are I got AAA(premium) and that was a waste. No one in the the area can do it. Not one tech can be found because no locksmith techs within 100 miles to Re-Key and/or Flash in the new keys and cylinder I installed. The old ignition i took out perfectly by drilling it out, and the new ignition and key turn the engine over starting it for 3 to 5 seconds and it kills. It's the SKIM unit. Can your hotwire method work on the SKIM unit enabled. I need a quick fix, I gotta get to work
Excellent work. Unlike other uploads on the same subject, I could actually see what you were doing. Bonus content is a massive plus. Thanks!
Hey Ray!! Your tutorial video help me a lot to repair my Jeep Grand Cherokee, thank you and God bless you!!
Thanks a lot for showing how the 3 parts fit together and how they are clocked. made a daunting task easy to understand. Mine half broke, and would still randomly work. the chunk must have broken off, but stayed in place.
Thank you for the bonus footage lam sure it will come in handy when l circumvent my current ignition system switches and locks
I did this probably 5 years ago, but needed exactly this video to save me a some time and patience this time through.
Even after five years it's a great video kid. Good job.
Just used your video to guide me through this process. Same issue as you, the pin broke on mine. Thanks a bunch.
That’s great! I’m glad it helped.
Thx so much for the video, have a 1999 xj had the same problem and until your video I was at wits end, thx again.
Happy to help!
Thank you so much man. this video saved me today. Lucky for me it was just the switch.
PhillyPotter that’s awesome 👍🏻 happy I could help
Thanks so much for the great vid!! Totally helped solve the starting issue!!👍
Glad I could help!
Muchas gracias !!!!! You helped me a lot with this video. I also saved lots of money. Thanks
AWESOME VIDEO I JUST HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WATCHING THIS WAS REALLY HELPFUL THANKS FOR THIS!
Danny Jimenez That great! Im glad I could help
Do you remember what size the hex bit was to remove the ignition switch I ran into this problem today
Your video bailed me out yesterday thanks
Thanks great! Glad I could help.
If your ignition switch will still go into the run position, you can start the vehicle, by jumping it at the starter relay. This is much easier than standing on your head to do it under the dash. I have an intermittent issue with my ignition switch, and I have a wire run into my starter relay, that I can energize with the positive battery terminal. I use this on the rare occasion that smacking my steering column won't start my jeep.
Excellent . I benefited from you
dude i really hope the bonus clip works for me. my idiot self bought a 98 that "needed an ignition switch" and the more i looked i finally realized the tab the switch bolts to is broken off the column, not to mention one wire looks like it got super hot, and for some reason i can't find my exact switch. stores only seem to carry the lock cylinder and pin actuator pieces
Looking for help. I think one of these parts is failing for me. My jeep always starts but sometimes I lose the hvac system and blinkers, 4ways still work. If I slightly turn the key towards start I can get everything back to working. I am leaning towards the switch is my guess.
That's a good for under the dash, nothing is easy under there.
What size did you use to get the back flap off so you are able to reach it?
Thanks a lot
Buen trabajo
What happens if it doesn’t turn at all
Good vid i dig it, weird seeing no gauges on the instrument cluster, no tach, or batt volts, oil pressure or even engine temp! just a super large fuel gauge and speedo, and large lights in place of those gauges lol weird lookin , what the hell was jeep thinkin lol ive said before, ive never seen 2 XJs that are 100% alike lol
Jgriffin0808081 haha ya I hate it. Was going to swap it but just don’t feel like ripping the dash apart to do it
If you stop your video at 5:00 mins it shows a black connecter & wire coming out of the back of the whole ignation switch box(it's silver). It runs down to a part. What is that part called? Mine gets really really hot when the jeep key is only in acc position. Since it hasn't started or cranked in a couple weeks. PLZ PLZ help.
Mine did the samething I bypassed that by hooking up a push button start, I turn the key on and push a button it fires right up
Dogboy Endicott haha ya thats one way to do it! I like having things work as they should.
Thanks on my jeep the key does not turn at all could that still be that pin or the switch?
Where did you order part from
Great video. Did you need those special torx security bits with the hole in the center that I’ve seen in other videos? Thanks!
@Johnny's Cousin Steve nope. Just a normal torx
@Robert Hull My 2000 required the tamper proof one as well. TT10.
Thanks v useful.
Glad I could help!
Great video! Thanks!
One question, did you have any initial problem turning key to start position? Mine turns about 1/4 inch past #2 position and nothin 🤷🏻♂️
Al Morales no. It would go to the start position but wouldn’t engage the switch because the pin was broken. In your case it sounds like something is bound up, could be the same problem. I would start to pull it apart, I’m sure the problem will become apparent in the process. Good luck!
Did you find out what the problem was?
I got my jeep started by hotwiring from the ignition switch harness similar to how u did at the end... but now my headlights do not turn on... any advice?
Only drive during daylight hours. :)
Question: will the hotwire method have any negative effect? I have heard it can cause issues starting the rig after having been hotwired... please advise
I didn’t have any issues afterwards. I can imagine if it was done wrong it could damage something but I can’t say for sure.
What tools did you use ? Ima go to a pick n pull and see if they have anything .
Diana Navarro I had a little bit kit that had a bunch of different size bits. I can’t remember what size exactly but I manly used a torques bit a screw driver bit. The parts are pretty cheap and worth getting new, plus you only have to do the job once haha
I am trying to “hot wire “ as shown at the end of the video but the Jeep won’t stay on. It stalls every time. My key cylinder must be broke. Any suggestions to get me on the road. I’m literally stranded.
Hey if you're Hot Wiring it, you're bypassing your switch, so it would "NOT" be your switch. Probably one of the many problems also listed on youtube, that effects the Jeeps. The fuse Box just in front of your left driver side, front wheel. The wires are know to corrode and break of, yours might just be hanging on by a thread, ready to break off. UA-cam has it , just do a search. God Bless !!
Hey Ray just wondering my 01 XJ steering wheel wont lock, is the ignition switch the culprit? thx!
Ramiro Gallegos I don’t think so but i believe the wheel lock is in that whole system. Pretty easy to take apart and check it out. Probably something is stuck or popped outa place. Hope that helps, good luck!
I want to run a hot wire to my ignition for a 3 fan system. 2 to the ignition and one to replace the original electric fan. Would I tap the red or blue from the ignition?
I would use a test light to figure out which wires are constantly hot and which ones come on when you turn the key. I have my original fan wired so it turns on when the key is on. For the other 2 fans it would be best to run a switch and relays with a temp sensor. There are diagrams on the internet and most fan systems will come with them.
@@RustyRaysGarage my fans come with a fuse and relayed harness. I just need to connect to ignition power somewhere and I think I may do it straight thru the fuse box. Just need to figure out if I'm going to use an empty spot of how to tap an existing fuse.
What was the part numbers , I think k I have the same thing
Man, I made this video years ago. I don’t remember the exact part numbers but should be very easy to find on google or at you local auto parts stores. Just tell them the year and Ignition switch pin and ignition switch. I think I do say say one of the part numbers in there somewhere
Where did you purchase the replacement pin?? I can't find it at any parts stores.
I got everything from Napa. I think I said the part numbers, if not I apologize.
Thanks Ray. Really appreciate the video and information :)
Question to you and everybody ?
My Xj will start fine but won’t turn off could the pin/cable cause that ?
Possibly. You can take the ignition switch off and look at the pin and use a screw driver in the switch to see if it’s the problem.
@@RustyRaysGarage thanks for the fast reply I will try that before I take it to a professional, thanks
I have a question, so I got a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport I turn the key to start and It turns on but no lights in the dashboard, no whippers, no radio. But here the thing i turn the key back on aux and everything works until i start it up then nothing so any suggestions??
Hi did you figured out the problem with you jeep I have the same problem if the car is running nothing works on the dashboard or windows but if I just turn the key dashboard and windows work.
@@javimata2389 Same thing here, no stereo, wipers, or power windows in key on/running but work in acc (back) position. Going to replace the ignition switch as I've been told this is most likley culprit. I'll let you know how it goes in about a week.
@@RSSST thanks il appreciate and good luck
@@javimata2389 yep, did the trick. Installed new ignition switch today and fixed all issues I had. In my case, if jeep was running/key on, i had no wipers, windows, or stereo. If i turned it back to ACC position they did work. Installed new switch today and it fixed everything!
@@RSSST wow I'm glad it worked I'm going to try it to next weekend thanks
Great video man! So I went to drive my 2000 xj last night and I had no wipers, turn signals or radio. I got to the gas station and read about having the ac blower on would make them not work because its on the same circuit on the ignition switch and sure enough I shut my ac blower off and my wipers and radio worked. Still no turn signals though. Do you believe the ignition switch is my problem before I dig into it? Thank you for your help.
At first it sounds like you have a sticking ignition switch. I’ve had that happen before where the key doesn’t come back far enough and it’s stuck in that point where everything shuts off when you start the jeep. Maybe try lightly turning the key back if it does it again. The fact that it turned on the blower off is kinda weird. I’m not aware of any reason that should work but I don’t know everything haha. Check all your fuses in the kick panel and relays under the hood. I hope something in there helps, let me know! Good luck!
You could have avoided all that work buy putting in a manual start button off the starter!
G Shock ya but I didn’t want a push button on my dash. I like when things work like they should.
@@RustyRaysGarage well its good to have reliability which the button does cause it overrides the safety switch when it goes out!
Lasting 200k isn’t reliable? I’ve had push buttons in a few rigs and I’ve had them go bad before. They are no better than the original equipment. So if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it right
@@RustyRaysGarage whatever works for you! Ive had jeeps for 30 years and i know what works and doesn't!
Hotwire? I'll explain In detail below. Bare with me.
My Jeep was used by an idiot whom lost the original key and no "professional" locksmith nor dealership will flash my Jeep. Why? Circumstances are I got AAA(premium) and that was a waste. No one in the the area can do it. Not one tech can be found because no locksmith techs within 100 miles to Re-Key and/or Flash in the new keys and cylinder I installed. The old ignition i took out perfectly by drilling it out, and the new ignition and key turn the engine over starting it for 3 to 5 seconds and it kills. It's the SKIM unit. Can your hotwire method work on the SKIM unit enabled. I need a quick fix, I gotta get to work
I’m not sure but it’s worth a try. This might just bypass rage skim unit but I’m not sure. I hope it works
@@RustyRaysGarage thank you brother. Wish me luck.
It's doing the same thing.