2005 Kia Sedona Ignition needs to be inserted

2005 KIA SEDONA
150,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SJOLIVER1
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I had to replace the ignition coil on my 05 Kia Sedona. I took out the part of the ignition where the key goes in, I thought that was where I needed to go.

I replaced the ignition coil but I cannot get the ignition in correctly. If I stick a screwdriver into the hole on turn the internal portion to the on position, the ignition slides right in, but the van acts like the key is always in. When I try to lock the door with the key out, the lock automatically unlocks so I cannot lock my keys in the car.

When I turn the internal portion of the ignition back to the off position, I can only get the ignition in about half way before it stops.
May 27, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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TY ANDERSON
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It sounds like your ignition key cylinder is faulty causing the key not to go in completely. If the ignition switch is functioning by using a screwdriver then the ignition cylinder will need to be replaced. This will either come with a matching key or a set of new keys for the cylinder.
May 27, 2014 at 7:49 PM