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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Kate" > wrote in message .. . > I'd be willing to bet a nickle that the lock cylinder has gone fubar. > Prolly one ot the little spring loaded rods inside has blown through the > cast housing. I would pull the lock cylinder and have a look at it. > > K. > > > "Jo Baggs" > wrote in message > ... > > "Jo Baggs" > wrote in message > ... >> >> "Mike Romain" > wrote in message >> . com... >>> The switch is down at the bottom of the column, maybe it came loose or >>> the rod popped there? >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG AT's, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 'New' frame and everything else in '09. Some Canadian Bush Trip and >>> Build Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com >>> >>> Jo Baggs wrote: >>>> Ok gang, >>>> I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the >>>> first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. >>>> It >>>> almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up >>>> somehow. >>>> Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder and/or >>>> get >>>> at >>>> the rod that turns inside the column? >>>> >>>> Thanks >> >> Mike, >> is the rod accessible at the bottom of the column? > > Kate, I squirted some PB blaster in the cylinder. They key turns much > easier, but no cigar. It still wont hit the next detent. > > Just to clarify, it will hit the accessory detent (counter clockwise) but > something prevents it from hitting the first detent clockwise. It just > jams > up and wont turn any more. > > I was thinking; instead of tearing the column apart, why don't I throw in > a > couple of Solenoid switches. One switch to arm the ignition and another > starter switch. > > Does anyone know which terminal does what on the starter solenoid (on the > passenger fenderwell)? > > Thanks Kate, Maybe. However, the key does turn counterclockwise to the accessory position and it does turn clockwise to unlock the steering wheel but not far enough to the ignition on detent position. If one of the spring loaded rods was bad, I wouldn't think the cylinder would turn at all. |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Kate" > wrote in message ... > > "Jo Baggs" > wrote > > FYI. There is no left side hi-beam rod on a CJ-7. The hi-beams operate > off > a floor switch. > > ***sigh*** > I miss floor switch high beams! > > K. Until it jams up and you cant turn off the hi-beams and everyone is flipping you the bird as you drive down the road. Other than that, the floor switch is fun. |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Jo Baggs" > wrote Kate, Maybe. However, the key does turn counterclockwise to the accessory position and it does turn clockwise to unlock the steering wheel but not far enough to the ignition on detent position. If one of the spring loaded rods was bad, I wouldn't think the cylinder would turn at all. ------ So, are you gonna tear into the thing or not? ;ŹD *tapping of foot impatiently* Now, we need to know what's wrong with it. K. |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Kate" > wrote in message .. . > > "Jo Baggs" > wrote > Kate, > Maybe. However, the key does turn counterclockwise to the accessory > position and it does turn clockwise to unlock the steering wheel but not > far enough to the ignition on detent position. If one of the spring > loaded > rods was bad, I wouldn't think the cylinder would turn at all. > > ------ > > > So, are you gonna tear into the thing or not? ;ŹD > *tapping of foot impatiently* > Now, we need to know what's wrong with it. > > K. It will have to wait until next weekend. Stay tuned. |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Jo Baggs" > wrote in message ... > Ok gang, > I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the > first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. It > almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up somehow. > Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder and/or get > at the rod that turns inside the column? > > Thanks Ok, I'm at a loss. I tried to check on the rod at the end of the steering column (Where the rod goes into the electrical block at lower end of column) First, How do I get the block off (if it even comes off) and what exactly am I looking for to see if the rod is lined up properly? The rod does move back and forth when the key is turned counter and clockwise. As you recall, it will not turn all the way forward to the ignition on detent. Does anyone have a schematic? Lastly, is it possible to put a switch on the starter solenoid; one for Acc on and another for the Starter. I think that would be much easier than taking apart the column. Of course, I need someone to tell me which solenoid terminal does what. Thanks |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Jo Baggs" > wrote in message ... > Ok gang, > I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the > first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. It > almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up somehow. > Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder and/or get > at the rod that turns inside the column? > > Thanks > If you have Tilt Steering, you'll be needing new linkage where the mechanism passes through the joint in the steering column. If you don't have tilt, you still need to work in the same area. There is a nut in the middle of the steering wheel to remove. You can use a steering wheel puller to get the wheel off, or you can protect the threads of the steering column and rap it a few times with a hammer as you pull up on the wheel with your knees. The puller is far easier, and you can use one from a parts store with a loaner tool program for free. You can buy one for under $25. Once the wheel is off, you will find the steering lock plate -- another opportunity for a special tool -- that is held on with a circlip. Next, you find the turn signal switch. (This sounds complicated, but it takes all of about 15 minutes -- if you have the tools -- to get this stuff out of the way.) The steering column covers come off and expose the broken parts to the ignition linkage. When my Jeep had this problem, I found the parts at the major retailer in my area, Pep Boys, out on the sales floor in a section filled with HELP Brand parts. There are lots of different odd parts that you will find in this section of the store. On my Jeep, if I recall correctly, the parts also fit the GM Steering Column. |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Jo Baggs" > wrote in message ... > > "Jo Baggs" > wrote in message > ... >> Ok gang, >> I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the >> first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. It >> almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up >> somehow. Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder >> and/or get at the rod that turns inside the column? >> >> Thanks > > Ok, I'm at a loss. I tried to check on the rod at the end of the steering > column (Where the rod goes into the electrical block at lower end of > column) First, How do I get the block off (if it even comes off) and what > exactly am I looking for to see if the rod is lined up properly? The rod > does move back and forth when the key is turned counter and clockwise. As > you recall, it will not turn all the way forward to the ignition on > detent. > > Does anyone have a schematic? > > Lastly, is it possible to put a switch on the starter solenoid; one for > Acc on and another for the Starter. I think that would be much easier > than taking apart the column. Of course, I need someone to tell me which > solenoid terminal does what. > > Thanks > The ignition switch is held on with a single 5/16-head screw (one of those self-tapping, sheep metal screws). Personally, I do not think the switch itself is the problem. You'd be lucky if it was. I think the linkage between the ignition lockset and the ignition switch has broken. The rod only fits one way. It comes straight down the side of the steering column and has a 90-degree bend at the very end that fits into a slot on the switch. The switch has detents for each position, except START, where it has a spring loaded return to the ON position. |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Jo Baggs" > wrote in message ... > > "Jo Baggs" > wrote in message > ... > > Ok gang, > > I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the > > first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. It > > almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up somehow. > > Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder and/or get > > at the rod that turns inside the column? > > > > Thanks > > Ok, I'm at a loss. I tried to check on the rod at the end of the steering > column (Where the rod goes into the electrical block at lower end of column) > First, How do I get the block off (if it even comes off) and what exactly > am I looking for to see if the rod is lined up properly? The rod does move > back and forth when the key is turned counter and clockwise. As you recall, > it will not turn all the way forward to the ignition on detent. > > Does anyone have a schematic? > > Lastly, is it possible to put a switch on the starter solenoid; one for Acc > on and another for the Starter. I think that would be much easier than > taking apart the column. Of course, I need someone to tell me which > solenoid terminal does what. > > Thanks > > |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
Jo Baggs wrote:
> > "Jo Baggs" > wrote in message > ... >> Ok gang, >> I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the >> first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. It >> almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up >> somehow. Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder >> and/or get at the rod that turns inside the column? >> >> Thanks > > Ok, I'm at a loss. I tried to check on the rod at the end of the steering > column (Where the rod goes into the electrical block at lower end of > column) > First, How do I get the block off (if it even comes off) and what exactly > am I looking for to see if the rod is lined up properly? The rod does > move > back and forth when the key is turned counter and clockwise. As you > recall, it will not turn all the way forward to the ignition on detent. > > Does anyone have a schematic? > > Lastly, is it possible to put a switch on the starter solenoid; one for > Acc > on and another for the Starter. I think that would be much easier than > taking apart the column. Of course, I need someone to tell me which > solenoid terminal does what. Joe, my son's XJ had the same problem and the real issue was pretty odd (I seem to find lots of odd problems!). I pulled the switch cylinder out and found that the little cap that covers the pins had popped loose on one corner. It stuck up just enough to catch on a slot in the mount. Pushed it back in place, popped the edge a couple of times with a center punch to stake it and it was still working when he sold the Jeep last Spring. You have to pull the steering wheel and turn switch to get the cylinder out so you're in there anyway and a replacement ignition lock is pretty cheap if you don't trust the thing (and you don't mind a batch of mismatched keys...).. -- Will Honea |
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CJ-7 Key wont turn all the way
"Will Honea" > wrote in message ... > Jo Baggs wrote: > >> >> "Jo Baggs" > wrote in message >> ... >>> Ok gang, >>> I need help. I went to start my 86 CJ-7 today. They key turned to the >>> first detent (accessories on), but stops at the engine start detent. It >>> almost feels like the rod inside the steering column is jammed up >>> somehow. Anyone have instructions on how to install a new key cylinder >>> and/or get at the rod that turns inside the column? >>> >>> Thanks >> >> Ok, I'm at a loss. I tried to check on the rod at the end of the >> steering >> column (Where the rod goes into the electrical block at lower end of >> column) >> First, How do I get the block off (if it even comes off) and what >> exactly >> am I looking for to see if the rod is lined up properly? The rod does >> move >> back and forth when the key is turned counter and clockwise. As you >> recall, it will not turn all the way forward to the ignition on detent. >> >> Does anyone have a schematic? >> >> Lastly, is it possible to put a switch on the starter solenoid; one for >> Acc >> on and another for the Starter. I think that would be much easier than >> taking apart the column. Of course, I need someone to tell me which >> solenoid terminal does what. > > Joe, my son's XJ had the same problem and the real issue was pretty odd (I > seem to find lots of odd problems!). I pulled the switch cylinder out and > found that the little cap that covers the pins had popped loose on one > corner. It stuck up just enough to catch on a slot in the mount. Pushed > it back in place, popped the edge a couple of times with a center punch to > stake it and it was still working when he sold the Jeep last Spring. You > have to pull the steering wheel and turn switch to get the cylinder out so > you're in there anyway and a replacement ignition lock is pretty cheap if > you don't trust the thing (and you don't mind a batch of mismatched > keys...).. > > -- > Will Honea Thanks Will. I guess I need to quit screwing around and take apart the steering wheel and see what's up. Thanks again. |
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