The BEST Jeep TJ Ignition Actuator Replacement Video EVAR! Project 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 6. 08. 2024
- I'm not kidding. This video will help anyone replace their ignition actuator (if the pin brakes) or their ignition switch on a Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ. I show you how all the parts work together so it will be easier to install them.
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This is absolutely the best how-to video I have seen. It was clearly done and explained very well. The video was clear, sharp, and excellent quality. I had no trouble making this repair on my Jeep thanks to you! I saved an estimated labor charge of at least $200 and saved money on buying my own parts. I didn't have to pay for towing my vehicle to the shop either. Thank you so very much!
Spot on and ditto; I donât turn a wrench but due to the video tutorial I accomplished the same and I would estimate labor 400-600 in California.
I agree. Follow the steps exactly and you will be fine.
A most excellent clear and concise video, without it I would still be inventing curse words because the instructions that came with it were not good at all. Thank you big time
As someone who knows NOTHING about vehicles, this helped me out so much. Thank you for explaining everything clearly. I bought a 2003 TJ as a fixer upper, and now I can fix er without my husband's help!
MAAAAN, when I tell you this video help me out big time yesterday. Like everyone else, I appreciate you taking the time out to do this vid.
Perfect video.
100% dead on my issue. The piece broke in the same place.
Easy video to follow.
Great Job.
Thank you so much for posting this! This was exactly what was going on with my 05 TJ great video that breaks down step-by-step in detail and also shows you the function of each part being replaced. Thanks again for posting!
For sure the best video on this topic. Couldn't have explained every detail any better thank you for helping us who would be lost without this video and I think it's crazy how common this issue is
Tackled this project this morning as I really had doubts I could do this. Was pleasantly surprised to see my busted piece when I took it apart, but knew I wasnât going to jump for joy until completely done. Much to my surprise, it all went back together thanks to this tremendous video. Thank you. Car has sat for 3 weeks as I piecemealed the parts online I guessed I would need. Guessed correctly. Itâs a great day.
Thank you so much! This happened to my 04' Rubi today. I went through all the forums and nothing matched. came across your video. Pulled the switch off and bam! Broken! 40$ later and ole Artemis is running like a champ! Thanks so much for the amazing step by step video! Saved my night!
Thank you champion, you saved me so much time and money today - when my TJ died I had it towed to my house instead of a mechanic, I found exactly the same problem and my parts are already on their way đ
Thanks for the video! My '04 LJ quit me yesterday - luckily in the driveway while I was trying to head out. I did some searching last night on a TJ Forum, to narrow the diagnosis. I then searched CZcams and found your video. Went to AutoZone and Harbor Freight and back home for a quick install. The tip about the security torx saved me a second trip for supplies. Thanks again.
This is an outstanding videoâŠthank you! My 05 Wrangler had the exact same problem as yours in the video and it happened in a parking lot. I tore the ignition apart (in the parking lot), found the broken actuator, and couldnât get it back together until I found your video! Thank you, very well done!
Thank you !! I had exactly this issue and I was fixed in hour instead of probably scratching my head all day. Now subscribed. The walk through detailing how everything goes together in a set position is awesome đ
I watched it a few weeks back, thought I recalled it all, got the parts off ok but was confused on replacement, his anticipation of that very thing is so useful. Many thanks, I rewatched the re install a few times. Jeep is 100% now. (where it used to be "maybe I'll start...maybe I won't")
Absolutely, the best walk-through for this project. I let my jeep sit for 6 months dreading a shop visit. I'm so not a mechanical inclined mind-set but I followed this on a hunch of being the problem. Fixed in 30 mins. New follower here! Nice work!!
Just got my '04 Wrangler running again all thanks to this video! Really well explained and easy to follow - thank you for taking the time and putting this out there.
I can not even tell you how much you saved the day with this video. Thank you!
Thank you a million times CPO. I realize this vids old but was just able to fix the wife's 2002 TJ, same exact break as yours looked identical. Replaced both and now she's up and running. Of course not before a new battery, starter. Alternator and every battery / alt / ground cables then I stumbled onto your video. Oh well its all new now, less to worry about, thanks again !!!
Just found myself stranded in Rincon PR with my beater 2005 Liberty.. was able to get a ride to autozone to buy tools and a new ignition switch actuator pin. You saved my life with this video. I was able to get it all done the next morning to journey back 3 hours to San Juan. Thank you so much!
This video was EXACTLY what happened to my 06 LJ this week. When I pulled out the assembly from the ignition the same little piece of metal fell right out! Got the Dorman replacement and all is well. Thanks for the detailed video and Dorman part number.
Very well done video and explanation. I've been dreading doing mine the last 2 or 3 months but your video really helped rid my dread. The "sweet spot" no longer works, so I'll be tearing mine apart to see which component is bad. Probably just replace both while in there. Many thanks for a well shot video and clear concise instructions.
Really appreciate the detailed info in this video. I could not find what I was doing wrong until your video. Your explained what each part does and how they work together. It helped me complete the job with ease. Wish I would have seen this 2 days ago.
Iâm a rank amateur when it comes to mechanical aptitude. This video, with your step by step, clear/ concise, chronological guidance help me rock this cylinder, actuator, and switch replacement. Gracias!
This is exactly what happened to my 2003 TJ sport. Exactly! That piece of metal fell off the switch just like in the video. I was distracted looking for a faulty grounding wire and then when I came across this video, "BOOM," found the fix. Great job and thanks!
My 06 just left me stranded! Had to tow it 31 miles back to
My house. Going to replace ignition today! Great video, thanks
I was stuck on the side of the road an hour and a half from my home and this video (and Autozone) got me home. Thank you for your detailed instructions and explanation
Just wanted to say thank you for this video and also the troubleshooting one. I went through the steps you posted to diagnose the issue on my â02 TJ and had this exact problem. Your attention to detail on all the little things regarding this fix, gave me the confidence to do it myself. Saved me a ton of money and the Jeep starts up great now. Thank you so much!
Great Video! I was able to replace the ignition actuator by myself. My 2001 Jeep Sahara started right up after I put everything back together. I could not have done this repair without your video. You saved me time, money and effort. Thank you!
YOUâVE DONE IT TOO ME AGAIN. THANK YOU!! Got home from work and my car wouldnât turn off lol. Key turn had almost no resistance. Same break on my actuator too. Fixed it the next day. 2001 Jeep Wrangler sport 4.0
Youâre a godsend, man.
Two words for you ma man, "PERFECTLY OUTSTANDING!!!" Loved your video, I think that is my problem. Main thing for me is to turn the key and it should spring back once you turn it forward. Gonna check that first thing in the morning. Thank you CPO!
One of the best CZcams videos I have seen or used! Just finished my 05 Jeep unlimited and worked first time. Thanks
Oh dood.. you saved my bacon on this one! I opened everything up and spring.. spring.. crap.. managed to find all the sprung parts and put them back together using your video! Wish all the Jeep vids were this good, thanks!
Great video! I'm having this same problem with my '04 Rubicon and have parts on the way. The actuator is less than $11 and the switch is less than $17 on eBay. I called my local garage just for fun, to get an estimate for replacement and they said $470! What the hell? CZcams is the best car manual ever!..... subscribed!
This is a awesome video. Thank you. I had the same issue happen after working a 12 hr shift, but I watched your video and had the Jeep back up and running the same day.
THANKS! Our Jeep stopped starting the first day of vacation last week. We pulled it home, researched your videos, and bought the actuator pin and ignition switch today. As soon as we pulled out the actuator pin, it looked exactly like yours - broken in the exact same place. Put it all back together and started like a champ! You saved us a tow to our mechanic and hundreds of dollars.
Canât thank you enoughâŠ
'03 TJ thanks YOU. I thank YOU.
Excellent instruction and visual.
Made the fix much less of a headache than the hangover that encountered the original problem. đ€Ł
AWESOME!!!!!!! Spot ON! You saved me too. Happened exactly the same to my '06 Rubicon. I will watch all you have to offer my Guru!
I really appreciate you doing this video. Got my sons 05â Jeep Liberty back running. I attempted to watch several videos before finding yours. Your video was the only one I could see and you provided step by step instruction. Thank you for a great video and saving me $600. Awesome job man!
Thanks so much for this video ! This is exactly what was wrong with mine. I would have never found it without this video. thanks again.
Big thanks! mine was Ignition switch but after watching this I replaced it all too. I replaced the starter and did all my grounds first (worth doing anyway) but this was a great video!!!!!
Thanks for the awesome video. I got to work today and went to turn my 06 TJ off and it wouldn't turn off...had to disconnect the ignition fuse to kill it.
Towed home, Autozone on lunch, a few screws and $43 later my jeep is back!!
Was absolutely stumped until I came across these videos. Thank you so much.
My tj was stolen around my birthday this year (parked by my workplace and didn't notice until Sept 28th, bday on th 25th) I did some things to "disable" it somewhat. To and from work I drive the back road to actively search for it. Finally one day to work in the morning I drove on the same back street I had already drive by before. This time as I looked left the colors red, white and blue caught my eyes. There it was! Stars and Bars!!! My Jeep has a soft top but I left the rear soft windows off and instead I secured the American flag to the sports bars. Skipping to the point of this video. Now the key turns to accessory and all dash light work and all however it won't crank over and start. I talked to people and it seems that it has same issue as yours. The same broken piece is most likely th culprit. Thank you for the upload.
I found this to be the most informative video. I was able to diagnose and repair my Jeep after watching this. Thanks for the help!
THANK YOU! This really is the best instructional video EVAR. New (old, 1997 handmedown) Wrangler owner mama - handed down from my Dad, never worked on a car in my life. Wouldnât start two days after I got it, followed these instructions and sheâs running! Thank you!
I just Fixed my 2005 Wrangler TJ after watching this video! Wow Hats off to you brother worked like a charm!
Just replaced mine on my '05 TJ using these excellent instructions. Mine was broken in the cast area just like yours. The only thing you didn't mention was the fact that it would take me about 5 times as long to do mine than it took you. First delay was because after getting home with the parts I wondered why there was 2 sets of instructions in the box with the actuator pin assembly then finding that the key lock end of the plastic pin was already broken off. Another trip across town remedied that. Second delay was finding the small spring that shot off of the brass colored slider when it worked its way out of the slot. I'm glad I google the ignition issue when the key felt loose and found this video before I had to be towed. Thanks so much for making it. Keep up the good work.
"Boom, that is awesome!"
Your video is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much man.
Had this happen this morning and thanks to your video I bought the pieces myself and have a running Jeep again. Thank you for your time and explanationđđŒ
Thanks for making this video and the diagnosis video. You made troubleshooting and fixing my my '04 TJ unlimited super easy when my key finally stopped because ng able to turn with a small nudge (something it had done since I bought it 5 years ago)
This video is AMAZING!! I am a fair weather mechanic (dad) and had trouble shot several things before this (which did not work) THIS WAS THE PROBLEM, and gave me the confidence to do it on my own. THANK YOU AGAIN!!! We are back up and running, and all because this video..
Your instructions and visuals are on point! The T-10 for the security bit I needed to complete this endeavor saved me a trip. Thanks again!
June 2021 and this video walked me through the exact issue I have. Broken actuator pin and I bought new one and ignition switch as well for my 2004 LJ. Iâm also replacing the key cylinder as well since my key can be removed while running. Lol. Thanks for this. Worked great!!!
Thank you o3djeeps! Your video probably saved me $150 and hours of aggravation. I applied what I learned from this informative video to my 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. I'm up and running and couldn't be happier.
You are A LIFE SAVER!!! Thank you for perfectly done video. The hardest part of the whole process was trying to find my tools my hubby misplaced. Lol. You made this repair super easy and fun! Thank you so much!
This is indeed the best video on this!!! After a year and several mechanics working on my daughterâs TJ, I was changing the turn signal multifunction switch and found the broken actuator!! Iâm pretty good with fixing stuff and this was invaluable!!! Especially how to line it all up and positioning the new switch! I didnât think about that and my new actuator pin didnât have alignment marks. Your video saved me endless headache!!! Thank you!!!
Outstanding video! I would never have found the problem, much less had a clue what to do. Taking the time to go thru the alignment was a huge help getting things back together. I can't thank you enough!
YOU ARE A LIFESAVER. Thank you so much CPO! Your video it SO perfectly thorough making it so clear and understandable. Thx for taking all the time to help us get back up and running!
I fixed my Jeep myself and got it to start again using this video as a guide, less than $100 for the part and probably $100's saved in labor. Thanks a bunch!!
This was SO. Helpful. Thank you! Ended up here from the "Troubleshooting Jeep TJ Wrangler". Rewired to check the starter--wasn't it, lo and behold it was the actuator with the same break as yours! Got the parts, watched the video, did the repair---you're a life saver. Thank you!
Thank you - was trying to work it out before I saw this ... removing the key barrel was what I was doing wrong. Great video, explained nice and easy - I appreciate it - Thank you! (saved me lots of money)
100% was the issue with my 05 LJ. You are a life saver and your video is so easy to follow. Thank you!
This helped my husband out so much. He really appreciated how detailed the video was! Thank you!! đ ~Paige
Thanks a millionđ I wasted the interlock trying to troubleshoot the ignition. The part was on sale for $14 delivered. The detailed explanation was very much appreciated. Not as simple as it looks.
Nailed it. Thanks so much for making this video. Saved me a tow and the cost of an auto shop!
Came here to say what everyone else has said. Thank you so much for taking the time to thoroughly explain this. You've helped a lot of people out with this. You've got a new sub.
I watched a few videos on this. When I had trouble putting it back together I turned to your video. My Jeep won't crank and won't move the shifter. I found out that there was noting broken on mine and put it back together with your help. The center piece gave me a lot of trouble until you told me how to realign it. Thanks. This didn't fix mine, but now I can eliminate the ignition switch area. It's probably and easy fix, I just haven't found it yet.
I'm about to do this repair on my TJ. Thank you for posting this video and explaining so well how it all works and goes together. Cheers.
Just did this repair with your video. My jeep can start again. Thanks
im gona attempt to do this later today, my actuator broke, i did process of elimination, tried the cylinder first then did the ignition switch and found out the pin broke into the switch!!! so this video definitely helps a ton, im gona attempt to replace here later.. Thank you for this video
I have been fighting an issue for 3 years where my 04 LJ would shut off while I was driving. I had lights and gauges just wouldnât crank. Took it to multiple shops and because it was intermittent they didnât know what was up. Did some research saw this video. All fixed now. Thank you so much. Great video!
Just changed mine out today.
As soon as I got the actuator out, I saw it was, in fact, broken in the exact spot as yours. Engineered to fail.
Thank you so much for saving me the time and money trying to figure out why it wasn't starting.
Perfect, thank you. Your description was spot on. Replaced my LJ parts in short order, thanks.
Watched your video and swapped out the ignition switch .You done a great job explaining the process Thanks
wow so much info in one video, thank you very much... my 2k cherokee had exact problem and now able to fix myself with confidence. Everything was exactly as you showed, up and running...
I looked up TJ no fire because I knew it wasnt the battery. Saw your vid and knew it would probably be the most professional video out there based on your previous vids from you. Saved me a lot of search time on the internet.
Just used this video to fix my broken ignition actuator. Thanks so much! Saved me a load of money and a tow (more money).
Thank you so much for putting together these videos. I never would have figured out this actuator switch install or diagnosis without these videos.
Like others, this video helped me immensely.
I followed your directions to the T, and it went smooth as butter.
I wasn't going to replace the ignition switch but I went ahead and got a new one based on your advice.
It was the right move because after I got it pulled out, I noticed it was wallowed out were a broken piece had been moving around in it for a while.
Thanks a million. This is one of the better automotive tutorial videos I've found and I've been through hundreds of them.
This video was a perfect walk-through and solved my problem with my 2005 TJ. My actuator pin was broken exactly as this was in the video.
Thank you very much for this video I followed all your steps and that was exactly the same problem I was having, and now itâs fix đ
Your explanation, detailed steps along with the clear video was perfect. I had the exact same problem where one leg of the actuator pin was sheared off. Following your advice, I went ahead and replaced the ignition switch as well.
I Subbed! Keep up the great videos.
WOW sir!!! AAA tow, NAPA auto and your expert tutoring and my Wrangler is back in service again. Many Thanks brother!!!
Thanks so much for this. Not only a huge help diagnosing the issue but also fixing it!
Man, you are a lufe saver! Doing this swap in a laundromat parking lot wasn't too bad. It still wasn't fun. Thank you!
Thank you! You made this sooo easy. I actually had the same exact problem as you (keyed actuator sheared where it meets the switch).
Thank you for the video!! My Jeep finally will start!!! Weeks leading up to it not starting my 2003 Jeep Wrangler would occasionally cut out while I was driving causing it to jerk and jump a little. It made a clicking sound when I turned and wouldnât start the first try, then worked the second turn of the key for a week. Finally, It stopped making a clicking sound and lights on the radio light flickered when it wouldnât start. I tried replacing the starter, checked the battery and replaced the clutch position sensor after reading post online. I saw your video and ordered a 20 dollar starter switch off of amazon and it fixed the problem! It starts right up and runs better than ever!! Thanks again for the explanation of how everything works. I had to get a screw driver and turn the sensor for everything to line up.
Thank You ! I love my TJ and would not have attempted this without your video. Truly the BEST !
What a greatly detailed video, really came in handy I wouldâve never known what the problem was.
Just had something similar happen to me today on my 06 rubi. Iâm going to try to look at everything you checked tomorrow hopefully I will be able to fix it!
THANK YOU!!! My middle ignition piece with the tiny golden thing blew apart and I had no idea how it went back together until I watched this
Great explanation of it all. Ya made it look easy. I've to change the ignition cylinder lock - i hope it's that easy. (Just bought an old TJ, and the ignition key is a bit lean....lol. it's super hard to get the steering unlocked to start it). It fires fine, when the key turns....
Thanks again
Thank you sooooooooo much man. I have an 05 liberty and the shops were talking crazy numbers to fix it. I found the actuator pin for 21 bucks on Amazon and your video and did it myself. Lifesaver bro!
Thank you. This will help me install the new ignition switch correctly.
I'm having a problem with my gauges not working intermittently. I've narrowed it down to my ignition switch. This video is going to be so, so helpful for changing it out. I would have never thought I would have needed security torx bits to do this job. Thank you so much for posting this video.
THANK YOU! excellent video. I had same issue replaced after testing and fixed problem. FYI oreilly auto has ignition switch for $20 and the Dorman pin actuator was $40. HATE those little security screws!!!
Great!! Made it so much easier, I would add that his advice to replace the ignition switch as well is a step that SHOULD be taken, in my case the switch was bad AND the actuator was bad, I didnât take the advice and got the switch after I discovered it still wouldnât start. Spend the extra $20 and you wont have that moment of panic as I did when it didnât start yet again. Great instructional video.
Man you are a lifesaver!!! My sons Jeep broke down at school so I drove down to help him fix. I also had a bad starter to fix in addition to this starter pin just like yours! Also replaced the switch. Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Thanks for taking the time to do this video. You saved me big bucks!!
Thank you so much. After watching your video, it only took about 5 minutes to pull apart. Sure enough, the actuator pin was broken. I canât believe they charge $60. For that tiny plastic and pot metal piece. Took me almost 2 hours of fiddling to get the new part in and everything connected properly. Cranked right over!
Thanks!
Hell yea man.....just had to do the same exact thing just now with my LJ....your video definitely helped me get the job done.....replaced the switch as well. Thanks man, much appreciated đ đ