2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee and when I put my key in the ignition it won't turn?

Answer 1

With key in ignition just tap it 2 o 3 timeswith a screwdriver handle and it should turn!

The internet is a beautiful thing! My 2004 Jeep GC exhibited this issue for the first time today. No prior indication it was coming. Key would not budge.

I tried the rubber mallet solution and voila, the key turns. I just inserted the key into the ignition and tapped it three times and the key now turns. I will soon make my way to a locksmith for a real fix.

Buy a can of Dry Graphite Aerosol Lubricant. $4.00 at Ace Hardware but similar products are readily available elsewhere. I used GM's version of the product to correct the "frozen" ignition problem on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and have had no further issues with it in over a year.

1. Spray the product in the key hole slot and let it dry.

2. Put key in ignition and turn.

3. You might have to wiggle key a number of times but "unfreezes" 9 out of 10 times.

4.Be sure to reapply graphite spray to igntion slot every 3 months or so... problem solved!