Using a 2001 key in a 92 Column

[SBpunk]

Picked up some 2001 XJ manual doors to swap into my 92 MJ. Was wondering if I could get the ignition cylinder rekeyed to match the doors? Or even the doors to match the old key?

[1987Comanche]

I don't think the keys and lock cylinders are cross-compatible.  I rekeyed and installed a new ignition lock cylinder in the tilt column I picked up for Georgia.  The Strattec historical archives are a great resource and can definitively answer the question:

 

http://aftermarket.strattec.com/doc.php?q=Historical%20Catalogs

 

I installed a 702419 lock cylinder:

http://comancheclub.com/topic/37173-georgia-92-40-ho-ax-15-2wd/page-7

[Crash]

You old lock cyl will work in new doors

[SBpunk]

There's a lot of movement from what I've read.

[Rockfrog]

Just an FYI, all Jeep keys since the change to the Chrysler format, use the same basic blank. I believe there was a change to a 7 pin lock in 97, the doors would likely be the easiest to have recoded. The housings are slightly different than the 92's but the pins/tumbler body are still basicly same.

 

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[Crash]

I have the renix era gm single side lock cyl in my late model doors. May need a shim or a different holding clip if cyl is loose? But mine look as if they havent been changed

[Jeepman]

Yup because you have a 92 you can get the ignition keyed to match the doors...

 

91+ is the Chrysler key design

[dbkirkp]

Similar question, 

 

The MJ that I recently bought didn't come with a door key (88 had a separate ignition/door). Upon further review, the single sided ignition is so worn, you can turn the ignition over without the key. I want to replace all 3 cylinder locks with the same key. 

 

Will a 91-96 key cylinder fit in the same steering column? (I am guessing they will fit on the same doors).

[Rockfrog]

Lock cylinder should be able to be replaced. Or a 91-93 column swap will also work to get the later key style if you prefer.

The doors are another matter. The early key cylinders have a slightly larger opening, so the later bodies will fit but will leave a gap.

I have a spare IGN lock cylinder and two door cylinders if you want to pay shipping for them. I swapped columns and doors to go to one key on my 88.

 

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[dbkirkp]

I just looked up the prices on new locks, and they are really reasonable. I think I will just go the new route. Thanks for the info.

[1987Comanche]

FYI the ignition lock cylinders are slightly different (and I believe incompatible) between the single-sided Renix (GM) keys and the Chrysler keys.  The GM lock cylinders are held in with an odd Torx screw while the Chrysler ignition lock cylinders have a spring loaded tang for retention in the column.