# 1999 Grand Cherokee Ignition Switch Problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-grand-cherokee-ignition-switch-problem/2066>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 22, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-grand-cherokee-ignition-switch-problem/2066 "2007-07-22T19:25:45Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Clarke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/76d3ee/32.png) [@Clarke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarke)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-grand-cherokee-ignition-switch-problem/2066/1 "2007-07-22T19:25:45Z")

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Hello,  
  
  
  
 My 1999 Grand Cherokee has what seems to be an igntition switch problem. When I put the key into the ignition, it will not turn. The steering wheel does not seem to be locked (it will turn a little) and the shifter seems to be locked (I cannot get it from park to neutral).  
  
  
  
 Any suggestions on the correct course of action?  
  
  
  
 Clarke

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2007, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-grand-cherokee-ignition-switch-problem/2066/2 "2007-07-23T03:24:02Z")

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You may need a new key cylinder in the steering column if the plastic tumblers (not correct terminology) are broken.

Heavy key chains are the cause of a lot of this.  
The rest is just wear and tear.