2006 Kia Rio Unlocking Ignition

2006 KIA RIO
53,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BASSRULES2005
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The ignition is hard to unlock or turn. I have to put the key in and out and turn several times before I can actually start the car. It can take sometime 10 to 20 minutes before I finally get the car started.

Thanks for your advice.
Feb 24, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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DAVE H
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check/replace the ignition switch
Feb 25, 2009 at 10:55 PM
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