2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee -
I was towing my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee behind the MH today, and with the Jeep key in it's correct position ( I've towed the Jeep more than 6,000 miles), the steering wheel locked up (3 times). It s...
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Scott
The key position does seem a bit mushy. I use a "dumb" key, which may not be as precise a key as the original, but I do like it as it provides a bit more security and does not have other keys or fobs dangling from the ignition.
The Jeep does seem to drive well with no signs of alignment issues.
The steering wheel lock/unlock mechanism has been a bit more difficult to operate
I chatted with my mechanic this morning, and he is doing some more research into this.
Thanks for your comments.
Ron
PS(Edit): I just remembered that my mechanic recently had to remove the steering wheel to replace an air bag sensor/warning light (circular switch?) in the steering column. He had to get a new (used) steering wheel because the old one had been installed upside down and had been forced on with the keyways oriented 180 degrees from each other, and needed to be cut apart. Someone had to work really hard to make that happen?
The key position does seem a bit mushy. I use a "dumb" key, which may not be as precise a key as the original, but I do like it as it provides a bit more security and does not have other keys or fobs dangling from the ignition.
The Jeep does seem to drive well with no signs of alignment issues.
The steering wheel lock/unlock mechanism has been a bit more difficult to operate
I chatted with my mechanic this morning, and he is doing some more research into this.
Thanks for your comments.
Ron
PS(Edit): I just remembered that my mechanic recently had to remove the steering wheel to replace an air bag sensor/warning light (circular switch?) in the steering column. He had to get a new (used) steering wheel because the old one had been installed upside down and had been forced on with the keyways oriented 180 degrees from each other, and needed to be cut apart. Someone had to work really hard to make that happen?
