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Fig. 25: Ignition Switch Mounting Screws & Non-Tilt Mounting Bracket Screws 
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5. If the column is non-tilt install the bracket. Tighten screws (2) to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.). See Fig. 25

1 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
2 - Non-Tilt Mounting Bracket Screws

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 26: Identifying Key Cylinder, Gear Shift Lever, Mounting holes, Steering Column & Ignition 
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6. Position the wire retainer into the tilt lever bracket.  

7. Reconnect the lower clockspring connectors.  

8. Install the key cylinder (1)  

9. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds.  

10. Enable the airbag system. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

SWITCH-KEY-IN IGNITION 

DESCRIPTION 

1 - KEY CYLINDER
2 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
3 - MOUNTING HOLES
4 - STEERING COLUMN
5 - IGNITION SWITCH

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH 

The key-in ignition switch is integral to the ignition switch, which is mounted on the left side of the steering 
column. It closes a path to ground for the Central Timer Module (CTM) when the ignition key is inserted in the 
ignition key cylinder and the driver door ajar switch is closed (driver door is open). The key-in ignition switch 
opens the ground path when the key is removed from the ignition key cylinder. The ground path is also opened 
when the driver door ajar switch is open (driver door is closed). 

The key-in ignition switch cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire ignition switch must be 
replaced, refer to REMOVAL . 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY LOCK CYLINDER 

ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS 

For ignition switch electrical schematics, refer to Ignition Switch in the appropriate Electrical Wiring Diagrams 
article. 

MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS (KEY DIFFICULT TO ROTATE) 

Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . 

CYLINDER-KEY/LOCK 

REMOVAL 

LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 27: Key, Key Cylinder & Retaining Pin Holes 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

The ignition key (1) must be in the key cylinder (2) for cylinder removal. 

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.  

2. Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from steering column.  

3. Place shifter in PARK position.  

4. A retaining pin is located at side of key cylinder assembly (2). See Fig. 27

1 - KEY
2 - KEY CYLINDER
3 - RETAINING PIN HOLE

 

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2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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