Ignition switch wiring

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2001 KIA SEPHIA
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
165,000 MILES

My car was stolen. When I got it back the ignition switch is in pieces. So I am trying to wire an old ignition switch to be able to start and drive my car. There are 6 wires coming from my wiring harness and four wire connections on the switch I want to use. The wiring chart I got for my car states twelve volts constant = red or black, twelve volts ignition= white/ blue, second ignition = white, twelve volts accessories = green and starter wire = black/ yellow. On the switch there is four connections. Starter ignition, accessories and battery. I attached the black/ yellow wire to the starter connection on the switch, the green wire to accessories, the white/ blue wire to the ignition, the black to battery and I am left with the white second ignition wire and the red wire. That is where I am stuck. What can I do to get this ignition to start and run my vehicle?

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STEVE W.

MECHANIC
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You actually need to replace the OEM unit with an OEM unit, there are a couple security items that depend on having the correct key and switch. Without them it will not run anyway.
You would probably be better off just getting a salvage column and swapping that in. That would be a plug in item, then you just need to have a locksmith or dealer reset the security system to work with the new parts.