I can remove the key from the ignition while TJ is running, is this normal?
- Thread starter Hunter Rich
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Yes. I brought my title to the dealer and had them make a dealer cut key. It was about $30 and fixed the issue.I can remove the key from the ignition while it's running. My CJ7 did this also. Is this common?
if it fails again, the dealer will fix at 1.5 hr cost
Babygools99
TJ Enthusiast
Mine does that too. I heard there are rebuild kits you can get for the ignition that will fix that, or just replace it entirely but you'll have new keys in that case.
When i purchased my jeep the key would pull out without hesitation while running, I was only provided 1 key so i swang by the dealer who took down my license information, checked my registration paperwork and cut a key based off of the vin number & that key does not pull out. comparing keys the original key was very worn.
i only use the original key as a backup now and the new key daily as i dont want to add any wear to the tumblers by using a worn out key.
i only use the original key as a backup now and the new key daily as i dont want to add any wear to the tumblers by using a worn out key.
Depending on your Jeep dealer or local ,locksmith it easy to pull the tumbler and ham the pins changed..
MountaineerTom
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My ā06 doesnāt do it. I have one original key and one aftermarket made key that came with the Jeep.
My youngest sons ā85 4Runner does that. I made the mistake of taking it out one day years ago not knowing he had came and got his keys out of it something after I had started it and then went to the workshop for something. I hopped and took off and while playing around out in the woods, I stalled it. When to start it back up and the keys werenāt there. Luckily it started just as easy with a screwdriver as it did with the keys. LOL
My youngest sons ā85 4Runner does that. I made the mistake of taking it out one day years ago not knowing he had came and got his keys out of it something after I had started it and then went to the workshop for something. I hopped and took off and while playing around out in the woods, I stalled it. When to start it back up and the keys werenāt there. Luckily it started just as easy with a screwdriver as it did with the keys. LOL
My 01 with 250,000 does it, makes for a great party trick, plus you can start the Jeep and lock it on a cold/hot day.