Thanks so much for this video. My mechanic told me he wouldn't even do this job. But, all those steps made me nervous so I climbed under the steering wheel I have a 2008 Kia Sorento and if you use a flash light in the big gap and look through the little gap next to it you can see it. I unplugged the negative battery cable turned on headlights to drain excess, put the key into the locked position, my wife could get to the screw by feel and I was able to squeeze the clip to get it out. Then we put it back in, didn't need to remove safety cable. Took 15 minutes, but only because we were unsure if it would work. It did. But without your video we would never had tried so thanks.
This was a helpful video however, once I removed the front and side panels by removing 4 screws, two in the bottom of the lower dash panel and two that were under the side of the pop off side panel, I then removed the two screws that held on the hood release. This allowed me to remove the lower dash panel exposing the under belly of the beast. Before trying to remove the air bag and metal plate I decided to see if I could see and reach the switch on the back end of the ignition rod. I could in fact reach it and knowing from you it was held on by a single Phillips screw I was able to get my hand back there with a 2” Phillips screw driver and remove the screw, unplug the switch, install the new one, reinstall the screw and plug in the new switch. Unfortunately for me this did not fix my issue but I wanted to let you know I didn’t have to do any of the rest of what you did to do this. The hardest part was getting that screw back in the back side of the starter switch. I greatly appreciate all you showed as it helped me greatly. Thanks for your video.
I wish the design was simpler, you had to do a lot of taking apart before you got to that starter. I'm afraid I'd forget how it all goes back together. But you got it done, so congratulations on a job well done. I just may try to do this myself too. Thanks for making this video!
Easy fix, I have done this to my kia sorento 2008 without removing the panel. It would start when I put the key in the on position or when I start, the start engine would stay engaged. This also fixed my problem that I was having with my immobilizer. Sometimes it would not light up on the dash and I had to switch of and on until It came up again. Thanks!
FYI no need to take off much just the the first two panels and cram yourself under there and go for that one screw and that sucker comes off I’m 5’5 and i was able to get under there nice explanation on the symptoms of the car same as mine he took apart more then me and I got to It
I found this on Rockauto for your car: WVE 1S12053 is the part number for the ignition starter switch. Look under electrical switch and relay. Hope this helps.
You're amazing. Figuring out what clip to remove & how to remove it, what screws need taken out good Lord. I dread the thought of the cost at a garage or dealer @ $75 per hour. I'd have to write down all the steps so I could put this puzzle back together. Great job. Is this the wife's car?
Thanks so much for this video. My mechanic told me he wouldn't even do this job. But, all those steps made me nervous so I climbed under the steering wheel I have a 2008 Kia Sorento and if you use a flash light in the big gap and look through the little gap next to it you can see it. I unplugged the negative battery cable turned on headlights to drain excess, put the key into the locked position, my wife could get to the screw by feel and I was able to squeeze the clip to get it out. Then we put it back in, didn't need to remove safety cable. Took 15 minutes, but only because we were unsure if it would work. It did. But without your video we would never had tried so thanks.
I just did mine, took 15-20 minutes tops. Not nearly as bad as I was afraid it would be. Thanks for the video
This was a helpful video however, once I removed the front and side panels by removing 4 screws, two in the bottom of the lower dash panel and two that were under the side of the pop off side panel, I then removed the two screws that held on the hood release. This allowed me to remove the lower dash panel exposing the under belly of the beast. Before trying to remove the air bag and metal plate I decided to see if I could see and reach the switch on the back end of the ignition rod. I could in fact reach it and knowing from you it was held on by a single Phillips screw I was able to get my hand back there with a 2” Phillips screw driver and remove the screw, unplug the switch, install the new one, reinstall the screw and plug in the new switch. Unfortunately for me this did not fix my issue but I wanted to let you know I didn’t have to do any of the rest of what you did to do this. The hardest part was getting that screw back in the back side of the starter switch. I greatly appreciate all you showed as it helped me greatly. Thanks for your video.
Super straightforward. Thanks so much. Saved a couple hundred or so for $14.99.
I wish the design was simpler, you had to do a lot of taking apart before you got to that starter. I'm afraid I'd forget how it all goes back together. But you got it done, so congratulations on a job well done. I just may try to do this myself too. Thanks for making this video!
Easy fix, I have done this to my kia sorento 2008 without removing the panel. It would start when I put the key in the on position or when I start, the start engine would stay engaged. This also fixed my problem that I was having with my immobilizer. Sometimes it would not light up on the dash and I had to switch of and on until It came up again. Thanks!
My 2007 Kia Sedona was definitely different in a bunch of ways, but still close enough that this was very helpful. Thanks!
Dude you are the man perfect explanation but it’s only one screw and that sucker pops off gotta love you tube! 15$ saved me 400 dollars
FYI no need to take off much just the the first two panels and cram yourself under there and go for that one screw and that sucker comes off I’m 5’5 and i was able to get under there nice explanation on the symptoms of the car same as mine he took apart more then me and I got to It
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The video helped me with 05 kia optima. Thank you. 👍👏
If you get it tore apart can you bypass the steering lock. I need to relocate one of these cars but I don’t have a key
That is something else to get to. But you got it purring once again Jay
Thanks Lloyd! I am so happy I didn’t have to remove that pinch bolt 😉
Just did it I got lucky and was able to get the screw out without dropping the steering column!
Do you have a video on replacing the neutral safety switch on a 2005 kia sorento?
It took me a moment to realize that you didn't have a hook for a hand.
Same!
What is the part number you ordered and for what vehicle? I have 2009 kia borrego and nothing is coming up in my search
I found this on Rockauto for your car: WVE 1S12053 is the part number for the ignition starter switch. Look under electrical switch and relay. Hope this helps.
What's the blue cord for? The one right there around the ignition
Thanks for that video, really helpful.
Спасибо! Очень помог! Я заменил эту запчасть!)
super helpful , FARM BOY , thanks very much for the video 🙂
Thanks Chuck! Glad it helped!
You're amazing. Figuring out what clip to remove & how to remove it, what screws need taken out good Lord. I dread the thought of the cost at a garage or dealer @ $75 per hour. I'd have to write down all the steps so I could put this puzzle back together. Great job. Is this the wife's car?
Thanks Joe! It is sometimes like a puzzle. You never know if panels have hidden screws. It’s my sister-in-law’s.
@@farmboysgarage7595 She knows where a good mechanic lives.
@@joebrown1382 It's a miracle that car has lasted this long ;)
I wonder if a 2007 kia rio is similar
Thanks for the video
that’s ur first screw up was the battery....autozone batteries are poop
They used to be decent but definitely not anymore.
@@farmboysgarage7595 truth i bought 1 lasted me 6 months took it in to warranty it got another lasted 3 months cut my losses and bought an interstate
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