It functions fine, just makes putting the key in a little awkward. I’d like to repair this. Am I gonna have to replace the whole lock cylinder?
Ignition cylinder shroud missing?
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It functions fine, just makes putting the key in a little awkward. I’d like to repair this. Am I gonna have to replace the whole lock cylinder?
Go to a junkyard and pop one off of a Neon or Cherokee of the same vintage…
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That makes sense. I couldn’t seem to find this part online separate from an entire key cylinder. I also noticed other TJs have a metal bowl type key guide instead of this black one with the ears. My TJ is an early 1997, built in 3/96.
Do you think this part can be removed from a donor car without being broken?
Thanks for the help.
Yes. Just takes some finesse. Make sure they have a few vehicles there that share the same part and practice on 1 or 2, lol…
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It clicks over the end of the cylinder and engags the metal ears which allows it to all turn together. Basically you’re lifting up the inside edge and popping it off, then lining it up on your cylinder and snapping it on..
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I wonder if I’ll be able to access those plastic tabs without removing the lock cylinder… I’m not banking on the vehicles having the key in the ignition at the salvage yard. Have you removed one of these? If I can get to the plastic tabs by just taking off the steering column plastics (not removing lock cylinder) then we are good.
EDIT: I should just go look at mine. I’ll have to pull the lower plastic cover again. Ha
Depends on the vehicle. The yards around here almost always leave the keys in the ignition. If they didn’t I would take the column apart enough to get at it. By whatever means I needed to…