ignition lock stripped gear in column?

[tzweelz]

1076446

a week ago my key would get stuck in the ignition when turned off. got a lil mad one day and pulled back hard and could hear a ratcheting noise, but key was still stuck in.
just put in a new ignition switch. could get key in and out, and jeep would start but not turn off. the rod in the column wont pull back.
put in new ignition lock, and that made no difference.
i cant even see how to get to the rod in the column if its even replaceable.[addsig]

 

[TommyW]

if you pull the gear indicator panel off of your center console, you can see where the cable that goes from the shifter to the ignition switch is. mine sticks when it gets cold, and i have to give it a little push in to be able to get the ignition to lock to get the key out