Can you start Jeep Renegade with key?
Tip: You can try starting your Renegade with its second key. It will also rule out any other problem with the first key, for example, water damage.
How do you get the ignition key out of a jeep?
Access the solenoid: Lift the rubber mat off the tray and remove the two tray screws. You will see the solenoid. It’s a white cylinder with a metal bar protruding rearward toward the shifter. You might opt to remove the center console too. Quick Fix: If you’re in a jam and need to remove the key without disassembling things read on.
Can a unworn key turn an ignition cylinder?
Or, an unworn key may not turn a worn ignition cylinder, as they haven’t “worn together.” How To Fix It: The best way to do this is to get a new lockset, with new keys and a new cylinder. You might consider getting a matched lockset that includes the door and trunk cylinders.
Why is the ignition key stuck in my Grand Cherokee?
Brilliant post, Milo, very useful. I have a 2003 Grand Cherokee Overland 2.7 CRD, which I love, and earlier today the ignition key would not come out of the ignition. My first thought was the ignition lock itself, so I spent some time jiggling the key in the lock without success.
What does it mean when your key is stuck in ignition?
Key Stuck In Ignition Fixed! Per my post, dated 01-05-2012, 09:36 PM. I found and fixed the key and start problems. Back in January I was experiencing a problem where I wasn’t able to turn the key to the natural position where the key can be removed from the ignition. This was due to the binding of parts within the shift mechanism.
Access the solenoid: Lift the rubber mat off the tray and remove the two tray screws. You will see the solenoid. It’s a white cylinder with a metal bar protruding rearward toward the shifter. You might opt to remove the center console too. Quick Fix: If you’re in a jam and need to remove the key without disassembling things read on.
Brilliant post, Milo, very useful. I have a 2003 Grand Cherokee Overland 2.7 CRD, which I love, and earlier today the ignition key would not come out of the ignition. My first thought was the ignition lock itself, so I spent some time jiggling the key in the lock without success.
Key Stuck In Ignition Fixed! Per my post, dated 01-05-2012, 09:36 PM. I found and fixed the key and start problems. Back in January I was experiencing a problem where I wasn’t able to turn the key to the natural position where the key can be removed from the ignition. This was due to the binding of parts within the shift mechanism.
Or, an unworn key may not turn a worn ignition cylinder, as they haven’t “worn together.” How To Fix It: The best way to do this is to get a new lockset, with new keys and a new cylinder. You might consider getting a matched lockset that includes the door and trunk cylinders.