Used 1999 Jeep GCL. Key stuck in ignition. Purchased a steering column for replacement at salvage yard. Vehicle is at repair shop. When he removed the old one, there was 1 wire that was not connected. He installed the replacement steering column and made all connections. When the car is started, it only runs for a few seconds and shuts down, on the dash the icon (circle with slash across it) lights up. He took the new one out and put the old one back in and now same thing happens. Is this something to do with the security or the computer - please help. Don't want to get taken to the cleaners and I'm not sure this guy knows - he is researching it. Calling dealers, etc. Please help.

Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Actuator
If the vehicle is equipped with a floor mounted console gear shifter, it has a ignition lock cylinder control actuator system in the steering column as an added safety feature. The ignition lock cylinder control actuators purpose is to prevent the steering wheel from being locked when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle may still be moving. The column ignition lock system consists of a ignition lock cylinder control acutator, and a park position switch that is located in the A/T shift lock control switch. The ignition lock cylinder control acutator contains a pin that is spring loaded out to mechanically prevent the ignition key cylinder from being turned to the lock position when vehicle transmission is not in the Park position. If vehicle power is lost, and/or the transmission is not in the Park position the operator will not be able to turn the ignition key to the lock position and will not be able to remove the ignition key from the column. GM has had some problems with this , If you have the console shifter there is a micro switch that when put into park a linkage pushes on this micro switch closing the circuit to ignition lock cylinder control actuator allowing you to remove your key ! These linkages fall out causing this problem ,an have electrical wiring problems as well ! I fixed a 2006 Chevy cobalt that had this same problem by getting a used shifter assembly at the auto salvage year ! cost $20.00 . There mite be a access hole under the bottom of the steering column with a release button up inside !

The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.REMOVAL 1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery. 2. If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position. 3. Rotate key to ON position.4. A release tang is located on bottom of key cylinder.5. Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into tang access hole on bottom of steering column lower cover.INSTALLATION 1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position. 2. Position key cylinder into steering column as it would normally be in the ON position. 3. Press key cylinder into column until it snaps into position. 4. Check mechanical operation of switch. Automatic Transmission: Be sure transmission lever is locked in PARK position after key removal. If key is difficult to rotate or is difficult to remove, the shift lever-to-steering column cable may be out of adjustment or defective. If key can be removed, release lever mechanism may be defective. Release lever mechanism is not serviced separately. If repair is necessary, the steering column must be replaced. 5. Connect negative cable to battery. 6. Check electrical operation of switch.

Kaye,

There really isn't a user friendly way of doing this that doesn't involve removing the key cylinder and using a screw driver to turn the ignition switch. Is there any of the key sticking out of the switch at all? If so you might be able to extract it with a pair of needle nose pliers. Any good key tech at lowes or walmart should be able to make you a new key.

The other method is to remove the key cylinder by removing the steering column cover. It should only take a phillips and a regular screw driver to accomplish this. You can usually get a replacement key cylinder with a new key at a salvage yard...though they might want you to buy the whole steering column. In a 90's model truck though, they may not even have them any more.....

Hope this helps.

The BCM (body control module) is seeing the wrong passkey code. You will have to find out what passkey code is being used in the new steering column you installed them see if the BCM can be reprogrammed for it Some can not be reset.

Some chrysler vehicle have a button in front of the ignition on the steering column that has to be pushed to remove the key other wise replced the ignition cylinder itself

replacing the column should fix your problem, i am not aware of chip in keys on that year model

Hello , I am a locksmith in Az. The Ford, Chevy& Dodge igns up until 2004 all had this problem. You will need a new updated "side-bar free" ignition to cure that problem. If you decied to splice wires , yes it will work, but you will need to be extra EXTRA CAUTIOUS IN RE-ATTACHING WIRES AND MAKE SURE THAT WIRES ARE IDENTICAL IN COLORS. (not yelling) just making sure you understand the importance of this procedure.

Quinn

yes,but it would be less costly and time saving to just replace the whole steering column from a salvage yard,but make sure it comes with keys.

ignition got stuck you need to check the inside of it probably replace it thanks

you know the fuel pressure regulator could cause your vehicle to shut off after a few sec but then you should be able to start it a few secs later then it will do the same thing..computers can be reset unless they are burnt out..