How do you change ignition lock on 98 trooper

remove upper and lower steering column covers.
Unplug ignition switch and remove ignition barrel bolts
should have access to steering lock to remove it

turn the wheel where the lock on the steering wheel will allow locking pawl to go in its slot. If that doesn't work you'll probably need a new ignition switch or some other part in the steering wheel locking system.

Even if you could hot wire it, the steering wheel and gear shift would still be locked.

Sometimes the mechanical system that locks your steering wheel has too much vehicle weight which can prevent the key from turning. If you can move the vehicle back and forth while someone turn the steering wheel and turn the ignition switch.

you need the ignition key to unlock it, if it doesn't work with the key you may need a new key.

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grab the steering wheel & try to turn it from side to while turning the ignition,,sounds like the steering wheel is lock to one sde & wont let the ignition turn

Firstly, if your steering wheel will rotate about an inch, while in the locked position, do the following:

1) swing the wheel as far as it goes, then hold it tightly in position (it may want to return back to position, butdon't let it go!)

2) insert key into ignition, and turn key to "ON", not start.

3) see if steering wheel will now release...


Please advise if this works...

If no, then need to go to next step...

Await your response....

Scott

sort of a solution. if you can get the ignition to turn to the off position there is a pin under it you can push and pull the whole thing out and start it with a screwdriver. or you can take out one screw from behind the ignition on the little black thing and you can start it with anything. i'm not sure if that will unlock the steering column though. hope this helps

Are you using the correct key? Is it your vehicle?