Why do things stay on when the ignition switch is off?
Help would be appreciated. Two things can cause items powered by the key in the ON position to stay on with the key off. 1. First suspect is the IGNITION SOLENOID. Find it. It is “turned on/off” by receiving 12 VDC positive from the ignition switch.
Are there any problems with the ignition switch on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 286 problems related to ignition switch (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Grand Cherokee.
How often should you insert and remove the ignition key?
You may insert and remove the ignition key thousands of times every year, wearing the key and tumblers ever-so-slightly every time. Heavy keychains can add more stress to the ignition cylinder, increasing wear. After a while, the key may fall out of the cylinder or be unable to turn out of the lock position.
How is the ignition switch connected to the car?
The ignition switch itself is connected to the ignition cylinder by a shaft or lever. Inside the ignition switch, several contacts connect vital electrical systems needed to start and run the car.
Can a bad ignition switch keep a Jeep Wrangler from starting?
And, it can keep your Wrangler from starting in a couple of different ways. The first is when the starter cranks, but the bad ignition switch doesn’t turn on the fuel pump or ignition. The engine will just turn over with no spark. The second way is when the starter doesn’t turn at all.
Where does the power from the ignition switch come from?
The ignition switch supplies power from your battery to most of your car’s electronics. Which parts get that power depends on where you turn the switch after you insert the car key. Which parts get that power depends on where you turn the switch after you insert the car key.
What happens if there is no ignition switch?
Without the key, the switch won’t move to the start or run positions, and will lock the steering wheel and gear selector. Of course, many cars made in the last 10 years or so have a push button instead of an ignition key and switch. With this design, the key fob sends a signal to the car’s computer saying it’s OK to start the vehicle.
Where is the ignition switch on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (DE cozen Chrysler/Jeep in verona, NJ) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty.