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!

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.

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!

Perfect video. 100% dead on my issue. The piece broke in the same place. Easy video to follow. Great Job.

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

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!

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.

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 KZfaq 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.

I can not even tell you how much you saved the day with this video. Thank you!

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 👍

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 !!!

This is an outstanding video…thank 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 couldn’t get it back together until I found your video! Thank you, very well done!

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!

One of the best KZfaq videos I have seen or used! Just finished my 05 Jeep unlimited and worked first time. Thanks

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.

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!

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 😍

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!

Was absolutely stumped until I came across these videos. Thank you so much.

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

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!!

I’m 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!

"Boom, that is awesome!" Your video is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much man.

Thank you so much for putting together these videos. I never would have figured out this actuator switch install or diagnosis without these videos.

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!

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 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.

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 ‘02 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!

My 06 just left me stranded! Had to tow it 31 miles back to My house. Going to replace ignition today! Great video, thanks

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 explanation🙌🏼

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.

I just Fixed my 2005 Wrangler TJ after watching this video! Wow Hats off to you brother worked like a charm!

This is easily the best video on KZfaq on this particular subject. It helped me out BIG TIME!

WOW sir!!! AAA tow, NAPA auto and your expert tutoring and my Wrangler is back in service again. Many Thanks brother!!!

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 wasn’t 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. It’s a great day.

Thank you so much I was freaking out my baby 06 tj was stranded in a parking lot on the otherside of town for $100 this video saved me. and yes mine was the same break too

100% was the issue with my 05 LJ. You are a life saver and your video is so easy to follow. Thank you!

'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. 🤣

Thank You ! I love my TJ and would not have attempted this without your video. Truly the BEST !

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.

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.

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!

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.

Wow I Believe that all the videos I’ve ever watched in my entire life on KZfaq and all the videos that I’ve watched in the last two days trying to fix my jeep and finding a video that shows me what to do and how to do it I stumbled up on yours and wow sir my hats off to you this is absolutely one of the best video I’ve ever seen in my life and after watching this video I went out to my truck and I had my truck fixed in 15 minutes kudos brother kudos

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 really appreciate you doing this video. Got my sons 05’ 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!

Just used this video to fix my broken ignition actuator. Thanks so much! Saved me a load of money and a tow (more money).

Nailed it. Thanks so much for making this video. Saved me a tow and the cost of an auto shop!

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")

Another great video! Will be doing this Thursday when my actuator comes in. Thanks!!

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!!!!!

Thank you so much I tried 3 hrs before I saw this video. After that took me 20 minutes thanks for explaining everything single part

Outstanding demonstration. Helped me complete this job just now.

You are a great KZfaq Instructor. Very thorough and easy to follow. Now for tomorrow's project!

This helped my husband out so much. He really appreciated how detailed the video was! Thank you!! 🙂 ~Paige

CPO, Thanks for The BEST video on the subject!

Thanks - Saved me a couple of hundreds... Easy to follow.

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!

Thanks so much for this. Not only a huge help diagnosing the issue but also fixing it!

Just did this repair with your video. My jeep can start again. Thanks

Perfect, thank you. Your description was spot on. Replaced my LJ parts in short order, thanks.

This is the best how to video I've seen after watching videos for two days!! You explain everything in detail. Thank you so much! Keep up the awesome work!!

Great presentation. This the 3rd video from you that has helped me with the Tj. Very helpful and Greatly appreciated.

The information you post on the TJ so dope and helpful appreciated

This video series helped me out a ton. Appreciate you.

Bruh...just had this happen to me today. Started up the TJ and stopped at the gas station 2 miles from my house. Filled up the tank and tried to start it. I had all the same symptoms. Got a ride from a buddy and went to Autozone to get both of those parts. Pulled out the actuator and it wasn't broken. Replaced it anyway since I had it removed. Replaced the ignition switch too, which was probably the culprit. Buttoned everything back up and it cranked right up. Thanks for the great video. ✌

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.

Thanks creating this video as well! Very well done. It took more time to watch the video than it did to replace the actuator.

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 u so much literally just saved me so much money instead of going to a mechanic, thank u 👍👍

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 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.

Back on the road again after watching your how-to-video. I drive a 2007 Jeep liberty. Thank-you for this very informative video!

Your amazing!! Thanks for your detailed yet careful chosen words that I am very fascinated to fix my jeep after 5 long months of he'll and not knowing!!!! I'm keeping u in my favs for sure!!!

Can't tell you how much this helped me out, thank you!

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!

Identical problem with my 2003 Jeep Liberty. Your video really simplified the repair---thx!

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 🙏 👍

Thanks for this video!! I followed your install instructions and was done in 20 minutes!!

Watched your video and swapped out the ignition switch .You done a great job explaining the process Thanks

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.

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!

This video and the trouble shoot video saved my ass! Thank you for making it. They made fixing my jeep and diagnosing it 1000 times easier!!

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...

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)

Your videos were spot on I got my jeep back up and running again!! Thank you!!

Great video. Stayed on point and all descriptions and tricks were perfect. Videos like this make everyone smarter and save money. Thanks!

YOU’VE DONE IT TOO ME AGAIN. THANK YOU!! Got home from work and my car wouldn’t 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 You’re a godsend, man.

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. I’m also replacing the key cylinder as well since my key can be removed while running. Lol. Thanks for this. Worked great!!!

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!

Im seeing and makin my mind to be ready to do this fix, I got this problem with my XJ 97, pretty much the same parts I need to buy and change. Thank u so much!

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)

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.

What a greatly detailed video, really came in handy I would’ve never known what the problem was.

THANKS MAN!!! This is exactly the information i was looking for to get my 2001 TJ back in the ON position.

This is indeed the best video on this!!! After a year and several mechanics working on my daughter’s TJ, I was changing the turn signal multifunction switch and found the broken actuator!! I’m pretty good with fixing stuff and this was invaluable!!! Especially how to line it all up and positioning the new switch! I didn’t think about that and my new actuator pin didn’t have alignment marks. Your video saved me endless headache!!! Thank you!!!

Perfect video. Great for diagnosing faulty ignition switch. Easy video to follow. Great Job.

Thank you so much for taking time to make this video! Helped out a TON!

Thanks man, replaced mine on my 06 TJ pin was def broken. Everything works like a charm now 🙏🏽

Fixed and couldn't do it without this video, thanks.