Key will not turn

2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
146,000 MILES • 0.8L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORRENA VOLLER
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The key will not turn in my daughter's car, even if she turns the wheel a bit.
Apr 26, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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OTHER THAN A POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FAILURE

HAVE YOU TRIED "TILT" IN A DIFFERENT POSITION?

THE MEDIC
Apr 26, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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STRAILER
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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



Apr 26, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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ANYTHING THAT WILL HELP!

RETURN WITH GOOD NEWS!

THE MEDIC
Apr 26, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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RENAV
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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.
Apr 30, 2016 at 4:25 AM
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No problem glad we can help
May 2, 2016 at 3:24 AM
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