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TheRedBull
11-15-2010, 06:23 PM
CRIMINALS CRIMINALS CRIMINALS!!!!!!!!!
Yet again my I got broke into! This time it was attempt GTA. God it makes me so mad. Nothing was stole but my steering column is ripped apart and they tried to wire it but I'm thankful for that they gave up and took off because I have a push start.
Now that my ignition switch almost goes completely around and its loose. I'll need a new one because I was unable to repair it myself.

Okay folks.. Sites, prices and suggestions please, on a '92 Cherokee sport ignition switch. Oh..and an effective car alarm!
Thanks to all and be safe!
JENSSEN
11-15-2010, 07:39 PM
Pm me for a cheap and low buck anti theft system that works with a conventional alarm
4.3LXJ
11-15-2010, 09:30 PM
The switch itself is under the column. Do you mean the key mechanism?
TheRedBull
11-15-2010, 10:47 PM
Between the arm that adjusts the steering wheel and the blinker arm. So, on the column. On the opposite side of where I put the key in. And also the ignition [where the key goes in] is still intact , its just loose where it can't go in ACC mode to be able to start the car. It's like they broke the spring or something.
Here is a link of the pictures. [2 pics]
http://theredbull.shutterfly.com/pictures/24#24
4.3LXJ
11-15-2010, 11:01 PM
That is just the key lock. You might also check the little arm that goes down the column to the actual switch to make sure it is not bent and moving freely. You will probably need to remove the lower dash panel for this. If that is all OK, then the part you need to replace is accessed by removing the steering wheel. There is a write up on here on how to do that. Wrecking yard parts are good enough, or you can get a new cylinder from a lock smith if you want to keep the same key.
JENSSEN
11-15-2010, 11:17 PM
You get my PM?
ice_cold
11-16-2010, 09:06 AM
My alarm system...can be expensive at times...but so worth it!

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h425/ice-cold1959/rotti.jpg
TheRedBull
11-17-2010, 08:13 PM
haha niiice
ice_cold
11-17-2010, 09:29 PM
yep, they have caught there share of bad guys...left to right...Thor, Odin and Loki.
YellowSub2000
11-17-2010, 10:22 PM
If you have a problem finding one. I believe your year uses the GM style column. I know my does. You can use parts from similar GM years. PM me, I'm parting out my XJ and might have what you need. Maybe even two or three.
TheRedBull
11-17-2010, 11:08 PM
I Actually ended up taking it to a reasonable place called Steering Column Repair. That's right, "Steering Column Repair" ..Right in the yellow pages! :) worked out pretty decent bout 150bucks. Beats a locksmith prices or whatnot I spose. They were friendly, quick, and most of all it now looks like you can't even tell a break in was done.

Thanks for the offer. Trust me, I really do appreciate it! Check out my new post.
4.3LXJ
11-18-2010, 10:32 AM
My alarm system...can be expensive at times...but so worth it!

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h425/ice-cold1959/rotti.jpg

Love those dogs
ice_cold
11-18-2010, 07:53 PM
Big *** couch potatoes they are, till they hear the hatch open on the trucks or a soccer ball rolls by...then its every one for themselves...lol
4.3LXJ
11-19-2010, 10:28 AM
Big *** couch potatoes they are, till they hear the hatch open on the trucks or a soccer ball rolls by...then its every one for themselves...lol

But it is really THEIR truck, right?
ice_cold
11-19-2010, 02:24 PM
They are royal...they always get into the back seat and sit there waiting for you to start it up...lol.Never in the very back and never in the front.