submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello. I have a KIA Sorento (2011). I took out the key from ignition at ACC, idk how. After that I tried to lock the car (didn't work) and later start it (key didn't turn in the ignition).

Any ideas what went wrong? Or what could be broken.

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[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

Could you have activated the steering wheel lock? Jiggle the wheel while turning the key

[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

Might take more than a jiggle. Pull hard to the right on the steering wheel and try, then pull hard to the left and try.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, the steering wheel could have been activated, no problem at all. I tried it and it didn't work

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Lock cylinder, they're $20 on Amazon and a matching doors and ignition set is $30.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

This is what Im considering too. Thanks

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Make sure its in park. If it is, look into your neutral safety switch.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

It's manual. And it was in neutral

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