1. Remove the lower steering wheel shroud. For a 1998 Jeep Cherokee it is connected with three #2 Phillips screws underneath. 2. Put the key in the ignition, turn the ignition to ON. On the key cylender, in the middle bottom, is a rectangular button. Press it all the way in, with a small bladed standard screwdriver. 3. Pull the key cylender out. Reverse steps to reinstall.
You will have to drill the center out to get it to turn.
In the key
Yes.
Dealer only on 96+ newer Jeep Grand Cherokee's
No such part on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.No such part on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
No.
Any decent locksmith can rebuild the lock cylinder it for $25 - $50. DO NOT TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP
Dealer only on 96+ newer Jeep Grand Cherokee's
The back of the ignition key cylinder is probably broken.
turn the key
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I have a jeep 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee and found this answer on this site under programing a 1995 jeep Grand Cherokee. Its a very good description uses the same FOB.