Key will not turn

Tiny
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
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  • 146,000 MILES
The key will not turn in my daughter's car, even if she turns the wheel a bit.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 AT 2:46 PM

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Tiny
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OTHER THAN A POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FAILURE

HAVE YOU TRIED "TILT" IN A DIFFERENT POSITION?

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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Can I add my 2 cents CJ?

We have created a nice article that address this problem please check it out and get back to us.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

Please let us know

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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ANYTHING THAT WILL HELP!

RETURN WITH GOOD NEWS!

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken, step 5 is what we went with and she hasn't had a problem since. Thanks for the advice.
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Saturday, April 30th, 2016 AT 11:25 AM
Tiny
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No problem glad we can help
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Monday, May 2nd, 2016 AT 10:24 AM

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