Steering Column Repair: 93 jeep cherokee, jeep cherokee, key cylinder

Question
steering column tilt  can't get it apart to change key lock cylinder or ignition switch wont release to get to ignition switch . no turnsignals or wipers work accept in accessory position and seems like the key lock positions have shifted

Answer

switch Hi Wendy:
Most of the time when this happens it's not the key cylinder that fails, but the ignition switch located at the base of the column.
In order to replace the switch, the lower dash tray must be removed to allow the steering column to be lowered from the dash mount.
Once the steering wheel is resting on the seat, you can access the ignition switch mounted on the top of the steering column tube.  I think you will find the switch has some evidence of burned contacts and that is why it no longer feels and responds the way it should.
The part is relatively inexpensive, but it's a little labor intensive to get it.  The good news is you do not have to disassemble the column to get to it, but you do have to adjust it properly when installing it to hit all the key positions.