This is the most uniquely valuable video I've ever come across on TH-cam. Despite these being pretty common vehicles, this is the only source I've found that actually describes how to remove the lock cylinder; nothing else is even close. No matter how many positive comments you get, they won't do you justice. Without this video I would never have discovered the way to remove my worn-out cylinder - you saved me an expensive trip to the dealer. The only tips I will add are that I needed to dismount the multifunction wiper switch first, and that an endoscope was useful to see down into the hole to get at the spring loaded button. Thanks so much for the video.
Not only saved me $500 at the dealership to replace a broken cylinder lock, but also the time saved by only needing to remove the column cover to access the release pin for the ignition cylinder lock since I knew exactly where it was thanks to you.
Thanks bro! I work for Chrysler and our service info is very wrong and we was about to remove the entire assembly! Saved us and the customer a ton of time!
Endeavor to persevere that's what you did...... I admire your video and patience to get you through your project , good luck reinstalling.. Can truly appreciate what you said ....put it through the wall... Very helpful video ....thanks from Peters
Hell yeah thanks bro. It helps out a lot. I have the same assembly on a 2008 patriot and I was trying to figure out how to remove the key lock cylinder. Was difficult. I had no idea even looking up the service manual. Doesn’t say. So this helped me out a lot. THANK YOU THANK YOU. You are awesome
@@loganriley8225 in the end I couldn’t get it out properly for some reason. Not with it on the column. I ended up accidentally breaking the release pin somehow. So I guess in the next me it came out anyway. Ordered new one overnighted keyed it up and going to put it in Sunday. I don’t know WHY they made this one so difficult to do. All I do is car keys and ignitions. And I have had some hard ones but this one takes the cake for sure.
Much appreciated - just managed to use the 90 degree version of that lock pick you showed (thanks Harbor Freight) to remove mine w/the assembly in place - not easy but would have been completely impossible without you showing the location of that release pin - big help!
Thank you so much for this video. I do have a question, what if my cylinder lock refuses to click in the ACC position? I need to change out because of this reason but seems as though unable to get to pin without putting it in ACC position. Is this right?
@@loganriley8225 I have the same issue with my 2000 Quadra-drive WJ... The key wont turn at all! I knew it was failing, and my dumb ass didn't fix it before it completely locked on me. So.... Key wont turn into the ACC position; all it does is rock back and forth ever so slightly whilst trying to engage. My key has a chip in it as well... Do you have any recommendations on the first issue I've addressed? As well as how to link the new ignition to work with the chipped key, without having to take it in to a shop?
Hi, Thank you for the video, while I was replacing the Ignition Switch part number 4685719AI I broke the metal pin, I put everything together without the broken piece, but I have no problem with the starting the car, I am intending to order the Ignition Switch actuator, it says Ignition Cylinder Housing 68054818AC. Does it come with the actuator inside? what was your experience?
Thanks for the video, did you manage to open it up futher? as I can't find a replacement part for it, I'm wondering if it's the same as aTJs lock mechanism
@@loganriley8225 07 JKU worked fine when parked, then wouldn't restart. Researched and looked at ignition switch. When I removed it, the pin wasn't there. I didn't break it and couldn't find it anywhere. Does this alone keep it from starting? If so, does the entire key assembly have to be replaced and how long did that take you?
This is the most uniquely valuable video I've ever come across on TH-cam. Despite these being pretty common vehicles, this is the only source I've found that actually describes how to remove the lock cylinder; nothing else is even close. No matter how many positive comments you get, they won't do you justice. Without this video I would never have discovered the way to remove my worn-out cylinder - you saved me an expensive trip to the dealer. The only tips I will add are that I needed to dismount the multifunction wiper switch first, and that an endoscope was useful to see down into the hole to get at the spring loaded button. Thanks so much for the video.
Thank you sir!!
Not only saved me $500 at the dealership to replace a broken cylinder lock, but also the time saved by only needing to remove the column cover to access the release pin for the ignition cylinder lock since I knew exactly where it was thanks to you.
Thanks bro! I work for Chrysler and our service info is very wrong and we was about to remove the entire assembly! Saved us and the customer a ton of time!
Big help, well done. Thanks for putting this out there for the rest of us.
Thank you so much for making this. I was able to remove my wiper switch and then push the pin in with a stiff wire and get the cyl out.
Endeavor to persevere that's what you did...... I admire your video and patience to get you through your project , good luck reinstalling.. Can truly appreciate what you said ....put it through the wall... Very helpful video ....thanks from Peters
You my friend are doing the Lord's work. I have so much stuff stacked on top of that hole I couldn't even see it. I found it by Braille.
Two thumbs up. One of the most informative videos I've seen. Helped me a lot.
Hell yeah thanks bro. It helps out a lot. I have the same assembly on a 2008 patriot and I was trying to figure out how to remove the key lock cylinder. Was difficult. I had no idea even looking up the service manual. Doesn’t say. So this helped me out a lot. THANK YOU THANK YOU. You are awesome
Thank you for sharing. This was the holy grail of searching where one finds all the wrong jeep years first.
I had the same issue that why I made the video! Glad it helped
Hey mg thank you so much bro. I’m a locksmith and this saved me so much TIME AND HASSLE. I looked for over an hour. Under immo ring ughhh
No problem man glad I could help
@@loganriley8225 in the end I couldn’t get it out properly for some reason. Not with it on the column. I ended up accidentally breaking the release pin somehow. So I guess in the next me it came out anyway. Ordered new one overnighted keyed it up and going to put it in Sunday.
I don’t know WHY they made this one so difficult to do. All I do is car keys and ignitions. And I have had some hard ones but this one takes the cake for sure.
You just saved my butt on a job! I really appreciate this!🙌🏽
Thanks man it took me a while to find this video but it saved me from take a hammer to it. JK ignition Part # 924-721
a dorman parts at autozone
Thank you for your effort recording this, greetings from Mexico, hope you are doing well
Dude!!! This was killing me today!! Thank you!
I've been trying to get that cylinder out.. Thanks for the vid much appreciated!
Saved a big headache. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing spend alot of time messing with this lock assembly !!!!!NM
Saved me a lot of hassle thank you
Thank you today I benefited a lot from this Video
Thank you. Worked on 2007 Jeep Wrangler Jk.
Much appreciated - just managed to use the 90 degree version of that lock pick you showed (thanks Harbor Freight) to remove mine w/the assembly in place - not easy but would have been completely impossible without you showing the location of that release pin - big help!
I am totally with you on this crap. I have the same issue.
Thankyou very much for the video , for those with a 2006 - 2010 P.T. cruisers this is the same .
super helpful great video
Great video thanks for sharing
Thank you it helped a lot
Thank you I ended up using a sewing needle to push the button down to slide it out my scree driver was small but apparently not small enough
Exelente demostración amigo gracias👍👍
Thank you so much for this video. I do have a question, what if my cylinder lock refuses to click in the ACC position? I need to change out because of this reason but seems as though unable to get to pin without putting it in ACC position. Is this right?
It has to be in that position to access the pin... it won't turn at all?
@@loganriley8225 I have the same issue with my 2000 Quadra-drive WJ...
The key wont turn at all! I knew it was failing, and my dumb ass didn't fix it before it completely locked on me.
So.... Key wont turn into the ACC position; all it does is rock back and forth ever so slightly whilst trying to engage.
My key has a chip in it as well... Do you have any recommendations on the first issue I've addressed?
As well as how to link the new ignition to work with the chipped key, without having to take it in to a shop?
Video de muchisima ayuda! Muchas gracias por el aporte
Consider your civic duty served. You literally just saved me hours of farting around with this thing.
How did you remove the whole assembly? I’m unable to do it on vehicle…
How did ya get the connection off the back with the yellow clip coming out the front?
How did you remove the cable that goes to shifter?
did you got it remove? Im in the same situation
Hi, Thank you for the video, while I was replacing the Ignition Switch part number 4685719AI I broke the metal pin, I put everything together without the broken piece, but I have no problem with the starting the car, I am intending to order the Ignition Switch actuator, it says Ignition Cylinder Housing 68054818AC. Does it come with the actuator inside? what was your experience?
Yes, it's sold as an assembly. Not sure if there's a service rebuild kit available or not. I'm sure you've found that out by now.
Thank you so much
What tool did you use to remove the assembly. And where did you get it
5pt temper bit got on amazon
Where did you get another ignition assembly? I am unable to get the cylinder out. I plan on just replacing the whole thing.
Any luck? I’m in the same boat
eBay has them
where did you order the housing ?
Mopar has discontinued it but the part# was 68054818AC
Any chance you have the part number for that whole thing I am exactly in the same place as you, the pin busted and I have the same rounded bolts
www.buymoparpartsonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-steering-column-lock-housing-5057296am?origin=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj7CZBhDHARIsAPPWv3ccAY76zoJV3TtKwehIabrDIdUca2eC2E7_YfosqY_0ON90AAWrFdQaAqaGEALw_wcB
This is the part number for 2008 jku Sahara 68054822AB
Thank you
If I need to change my ignition switch and ignition lock cylinder do I need to reprogram new keys? I have a Jeep commander
You would just need to get the new key programmed
What size tamper proof torx is it?
RAMPRO 9Pc Torx Star 5 Point, Security Tamper Proof, Driver Bit Set- T10, 15,20,25,27,30,40,45,50- Multifunction Damage/Shear Resistant Hollow Torque Kit a.co/d/7k0ije8
That's the kit I bought
Thanks for the video, did you manage to open it up futher? as I can't find a replacement part for it, I'm wondering if it's the same as aTJs lock mechanism
No had to buy a whole new assembly
@@loganriley8225 Thanks for coming back to me.
@@loganriley8225 From mopar or some where else? I just busted that stupid plastic pin. Part # ?
@@deehuntley9813 www.moparfactoryparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-steering-column-lock-housing-68054822ab?origin=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthP3zVs4RWiP-QOzurCPFxumvo2g7gsJ3DZrMQh-LXRJizPVMxTDj5xoCNzgQAvD_BwE
@@deehuntley9813 make sure your vehicle is on the list on that website
How was taking the assembly out? Does the wheel have to come out?
I did not need to remove the steering wheel used the tamper resistant bit and a small wrench
@@loganriley8225 what size? I can't find a bit that works
In have a 2008 JK. My pin was broken when removing the ignition switch. Order a new assembly. Question, what is the purpose of that pin? John
That pin holds the ignition lock into the assembly.
@@loganriley8225 ok, thanks
Same thing happened to my 08 JK, where did you find the assembly?
@@megans.5729 Walmart on-line
@@loganriley8225 07 JKU worked fine when parked, then wouldn't restart. Researched and looked at ignition switch. When I removed it, the pin wasn't there. I didn't break it and couldn't find it anywhere. Does this alone keep it from starting? If so, does the entire key assembly have to be replaced and how long did that take you?
Does anyone know the size ? We have a 2011 Jeep Compass and we don’t want to order the entire set just for one size.
Mine on a 2008 JKU was a five point 27
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
How did ya get the connection off the back with the yellow clip coming out the front?
Did you find out how to release this? I’m hung up on it now. Thanks