How to replace 2020 Kia optima key ignition switch replacement.( For Stolen Kia’s)

2020 Kia optima ignition key switch replacement. Should work for most Kia and Forte 2019 - 2021
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[@keshaunthompson6082]

If your in the Chicago area DM me i could definitely help you out personally with the issue.

[@jasonhedrick4773]

Hey I just got my car back and I need it fixed. Can you help me?

[@abypilot]

Great video! They got my son's 2015 Kia Soul in Nov '22. They ran from police and wrecked it! I have been putting it back together a little at a time as the insurance company would not pay for the repair. I just got a new ignition lock cylinder and folding key off ebay. This DIY is just what I needed. Thanks, you are a blessing to many!

[@acataurian]

If only there was a anti-theft system that would shock them mf's that try to steal

[@iPodGuru]

Shit I just converted mine to push to start to avoid this

[@Chilligobbler]

Brio your video is a life saver! This is the same way to replace the ignition on a 2019-2021 forte as well you should add that to your description cause i have been scowering the iternet for this video.

[@keshaunthompson6082]

I’ll add it now I’m glad this help you out

[@bernicevanwinkle3789]

This is the best video I've ever seen!!! I love that he is expressing exactly how I'm feeling! I bought a 2020 Kia Soul 1 week ago. It was in my driveway for 6hours and those @&#$&+$&@# busted the window & jacked it up! I truly appreciate you!!!

[@aidananaya64]

My car just got stolen back in January. Kia did the anti-theft recall but then tried to charge 1600 for repairs. So much appreciated boss

[@sbfresh89]

Did they fix it or you had to?

[@aidananaya64]

@@sbfresh89 they’ll fix it for 1600 and I’m not paying that. so I’ll do it myself.

[@skillazmusic]

Currently in the process of this.. damn insurance sucks

[@jerms9694]

That’s insane when the parts cost less than $400 all together….

[@Hunni00495]

They just got my ass last night!!! If I was up they would have got popped Fashoo!!

[@Zthegod91]

Glad to see this works for my 2016 sonata that got stolen. Luckily it happened the day before I filled up so they left the car in my neighborhood

[@mabs4691]

The person that tried to steal my car failed and never left the parking lot thankfully but it still sucks to have to replace the ignition switch in my Elantra. Was told mine was the first Elantra hit in the city im in by the detective :v

[@55Caster]

How much did it cost you? Just happened to me this morning.

[@mindystriplin3057]

Where did you order your part from?

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Kia dealership

[@NoelsW0rld]

I literally watched them boys do a tutorial on how to steal a kia a couple minutes ago

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Yeah it’s sad but hopefully this help out

[@Lock-Pick-Louie]

Switch looked intact…could’ve just replaced the cylinder…5 Minutes tops

[@ivanvega2821]

Great video my man. Currently going through this with my 2017 Forte. I can out a flathead inside the cylinder and it can manipulate the positions but when I go to turn on the vehicle. It just clicks and no start. Battery is good and has me confused. Could there be something that is broken that may not be allowing to start?

[@hykeemrobinson8898]

Great video bro. Kia called me twice to see if I want to sell my car to them. I told them no and two days later my car was broken into but not and attempt to steal the car only to tear up the ignition switch. I had money laying around in the car , new brake pads and new bottles of refrigerant laying in the back seat. Nothing was stole . I fix the broken ignition and a day later Kia called and ask me again to buy my car and I told them no thank you. Two days after fixing the car the same thing happened … broke in my car ,burst window and broke my ignition again!!!! I think they call local Kia owners to see if they still have ownership of the Kia and once they have your address they burglarized the car so that the victim will call the local Kia dealer to have their car fixed by them. It’s an conspiracy!!! Kia is doing this. Investigation is on the way. Also question…to the victims on this post … did the Kia dealership call before or after your car was broken into????? Thanks once again for posting this bro. Blessings

[@josevinton707]

Awesome video!! 🙌🏼 very detail on how to remove and install new part. I got done with installing in 30mins. Thank you again for this video

[@TChambe]

Damn I’m really not the only one with this problem thank you ima fix this myself too because $1300 is crazy

[@tonycotta6602]

Here's a little trick get a cheap Dremel tool with a cut off wheel cut a slot with it. Screw it off buy new bolts for reassembly.

[@glentanner4770]

I bought a 2013 Hyuandai sonata four months ago, now I'm hearing stories about how there super easy to steal, that sucks. I wake up every morning praying my car is still there.

[@FLATFOOTED]

easy fix. stearing wheel lock. killswitch. camera from house, and a gun :)

[@PeacefulJourney981]

They just tried to take my Kia Optima 2015 two days ago. I have the updated anti-theft so right now my car has no power at all. If I have someone to install the new switch, will my car power back up?

[@IamjustJas0823]

I'm trying to find this out too. They just hit my 2020 kia soul.

[@Porvida420]

These lames just got me last Tuesday night At least if you take the fucking car total it something They found my car the next day down the street with it running and doors open and then my insurance 😂😂 what a joke

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Same bro sorry you went thru that I ended up selling the car

[@popeyesh8790]

Thanks the video helped me a lot, but I have questions I change the ignition switch but the original key with control doesn’t lock the door, what can be happen

[@keshaunthompson6082]

@@popeyesh8790 make sure the key fob has battery inside cause the fob it self still should work.

[@garinvartanian9299]

You can remove the 12 tumblers from the original key cylinder and transfer over to the new one so your original key works with the new ignition. No need to use the dummy keys.

[@JCUP_4321]

How do you do that? 🤔

[@garinvartanian9299]

@@JCUP_4321 On the old cylinder, remove the tumblers one by one and transfer over to the new cylinder. You need to make sure the sequence is exactly the same and you don't lose the springs that are underneath each tumbler. Once you do that, the old key will work on the new replacement cylinder. I used needle nose pliers to remove each tumbler.

[@createcrate1504]

@@garinvartanian9299wish you had a video bro. Sounds a little complicated 😅

[@Bamapride1985]

​@@createcrate1504 I saw a video on it. It's called rekeying a lock. I have did it on house locks many times. You have to take the actual lock cylinder out and swap each of the 12 tumblers from the old cylinder to the new one. A locksmith can do it if uncertain on doing it yourself

[@skillazmusic]

Great video bro! Thank you! They got me here in texas bro.. gonna start looking for parts and gonna save this video for later

[@terrixoxo01]

Thanks for this video, me and my husband were able to replace the ignition on our 2020 hyundai elantra in just 30 mins as it's the same as the one in your video

[@carmenshaw7225]

Attempted to steal my 2016 optima... just had the recall done 6weeks prior, so they weren't able to take it, but they did bust out my passenger window. Trying to see if I can fix myself w/o costly repair as I've been out of work for almost a year and start new job in a few days. I pray these expletives get what's coming to them. Karma is a mutha, and God got me! Thanks for the video.

[@markfuston2714]

I dunno if you already got it, but could probably go out to a junkyard and grab a window and slap it in pretty easily. The door windows are generally just two bolts once you get the door panel off.

[@IamjustJas0823]

This exact situation just happened to me on Tuesday night/ I have the immobilizer so they were unable to take the car. They busted out back window, and busted the plastic housing around the steering column, so ignition switch is dangling. Do we think the ignition switch will snap back in to place so I can still drive my car?? These bastards make me so mad/ people work so hard for what they have, and for them to think the deserve to do these things are insane!! I appreciate any feed back to help get my car running:)

[@getputup1001]

Kia boys got me Wednesday 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Artimisa]

GOD BLESSSS they tore my Hyundai UP, I saved myself a few hundred 🙂

[@John.Skelton]

THEY GOT MY CO-WORKER KIA OPTIMA LAST NIGHT! 🤬 HE HEARD THEM TRYING TO STEAL HIS KIA AND RAN OUT THERE AND THEY BOOKED IT! 😡 THEY BROKE HIS STEERING COLUMN COVER AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH! 😩 I'M TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO FIX THEM SO I CAN FIX IT FOR HIM CAUSE HE CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY A SHOP TO REPAIR IT.😢 PS: THIS IS A DOPE VIDEO! EXPLAINED EVERYTHING PERFECTLY! 👏🏻 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK KING! 🤘🏻👑

[@timgrass5340]

If I still have my key fobs, will they fit a new ignition and just need to be reprogrammed? Or did they only fit the previous ignition?

[@ivanvega2821]

Great video man! So I have a 2017 Kia forte and was able to pry out the cylinder lock so I can at least turn the vehicle on now. When I turn the flathead to the on position. All I get is a click and nothing else. I have already put a new battery in and everything. I guess my question is, what could have the Kia Boyz damaged in the steering/ignition Column.

[@christopherfigueroa8969]

Hey bro what site did you go on to get your ignition assembly?

[@christopherfigueroa8969]

Just seen you reply to my question. Thanks bro

[@majorbiggaming9790]

Where at? I need one also

[@mindystriplin3057]

Where did you order your part?

[@rasjanfitzgerald173]

Where did u order the part

[@ALHOMEALHOME]

I have 2017 Kia optima stolen, can you please put the part number for ignition switch assembly and where did you get it from? Thanks

[@NishyVasquez]

What's the part number for the ignition switch and where can I order it

[@tramel35]

did you ever find the part. I'm searching thru the comments and I don see the part number?

[@Arkeusx9]

About to use this video as a walkthrough. Good looking out my guy

[@TenandWin]

Or the link for the one you purchased?

[@Datbchik]

They tried to steal my 2011 Kia soul a few days ago. 🙄. My ignition was picked apart but I was able to put it back together fortunately. To clarify, the piece you installed, that’s the immobilizer that will help my car not be stolen?

[@williamnavarro8921]

Where can I buy the piece, can you provide me with the link?

[@abelindacano4308]

Thank u they just did this to my nephew after 3 days of getting the car thank u for the information u shared so many ppl out here make it seem.like u have to order every piece brand new the way they took my nephew's ignition is a very clean cut so I don't see why he should have to purchase a new one since it's a clean cut it is a clean cut would he have to purchase a new ignition or can he use the same ignition cuz we have a man saying that he has to order all the parts from Kia and then put it all back together they did not mess up the steering column they literally just took the ignition out plugged in a USB cord and took off took off use 9 me and got the car stuck in mud and left it there there was valuables in the car they left everything in their money in the car like $120 inside of a purse they literally just wanted to go on a little joy ride so now we got one person saying he needs to order all the new pieces from Kia and another person saying it's a clean cut and they can pop everything back in so we got two different opinions

[@tyharris78]

Can you put a link in the description of parts please , extremely helpful

[@nolagrows]

Thank you for this video bruh they tried to get me last night but couldn’t get it to work I guess but they fucked my key ignition switch up

[@nayefalkurahi3357]

man my sante fe assembly looks identical ?? maybe I can buy a kia one for $100 compared to $400 for the sante fe ?

[@TheeRichHaag]

Dang bro. I take the wheel off. R&I the clock spring. Them bolts are “breakaway bolts.” Once they reach the proper torque they snap.

[@TenandWin]

Do you happen to know the part number for that ignition lock cylinder that you use with the keys?

[@craggslist]

This! It looks like 2 possible parts.

[@ImerMirali]

Hey bro was your steering wheel locked? Mine it is 😢

[@cantgetright4620]

Man they got me this past weekend I'll be using this video to replace mine... They didn't even get that far, bout 100' and left it for that I'm grateful now I just gotta fix my window and ignition

[@rosalindarojas4157]

How much you spend to fix it this Kiaboys steal my car

[@cantgetright4620]

275 to replace back passenger window...probably another 300 for ignition assembly and use this video to install, I bought a steering wheel club for now

[@jeremiahs7225]

@@cantgetright4620 get a break to wheel lock

[@Bblue1697]

My car got stolen a 2011 Hyundai sonata and I had just got it too now I have to get my window fixed and my column and it all added up to 1,051 damn dollars

[@gr8cylindergr8t82]

appreciate the video, someone tried to steal my kia but couldnt. Question, what is that yellow wire connector on the bottom? Mine is just hanging there but my car still works and steers, but its not connected to anything.

[@keshaunthompson6082]

That is the air bag connector. im glad they broke the slot and not the connector wire. So to replace it you have to replace the clocksprings it’s not bad if your good with tools

[@bryce016]

They just got my daughter's Forte about 3 weeks ago. They went joyriding over night and dumped it. It's there a part number for the replacement?

[@terrelldemetrisphotography]

What did you end up doing?

[@Curious_keeeeee]

How do you replace the main harness?

[@mikelarry8414]

U gotta change the cylinder piece or can I just change the switch

[@keshaunthompson6082]

So I believe you can change the cylinder piece on its own. problem is finding the right cylinder for your car and if Kia will have it in stock.

[@RSdsydes8]

I’m in the same boat because of ignorant “Kia boys” I gotta change both because they were destructive fucks

[@domjulio1257]

@@keshaunthompson6082 does this work for 2013 Kia ?

[@Salvadoreño_viviendo_en_Miami]

Hello, does anyone know where to buy the part that need to be replaced?

[@nolagrows]

Did yu find out ?

[@PeacefulJourney981]

There is a lawsuit nationwide and I put the link in your comments.

[@wysta01]

man thank you so much for this information

[@yasasay5122]

How did u use a flat head to remove the bolt? Can you do a separate one?

[@chemiechemie2879]

Where did you get the part and how much was it

[@tyriley7488]

Just change to push start they gone keep trying if they see a key ignition.

[@Gabbyranda]

Hey where did you order the switch from Kia just told me $3200 for them To fix it I’m about to do this shot myself 😭😭😭 Thankyou for the video

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Yeah ain’t no way. It’s was here in Illinois $325

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Make sure your asking for a ignition switch with the key I have part number on the video

[@RinegnProductions]

Them torque to break bolts don’t stop shit, it only holds us up trying to fix shit

[@X9Cruzito4X]

So your changing the car ignition because the car doesn’t start with the key or simply so the ignition doesn’t hang??

[@keshaunthompson6082]

I’m changing the ignition cause the Kia boys broken the key cylinder and I couldn’t turn car on with key just with a usb

[@rags-fv6ko]

Wow did they got you too?

[@gustavozabala2575]

Does this work for a 2017 Kia Sportage LX? Thanks

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Yes

[@EdAguirre-zf6lg]

Ok

[@jayvonodell7667]

Where can I buy the parts from?

[@keshaunthompson6082]

From the Kia dealership but I was told Amazon is selling them

[@Wrxriders24]

The key that come with the new lock cylinder can be able to star the car?

[@gabbyprod]

You'll have to have it programmed to the vehicle by a Kia dealer, or independent shop with the proper software.

[@primrosed2338]

They tried to steal my Kia Forte 2015. Idiots didn't realize it was not a keyless ignition and didn't turn on with a USB cord. Still have lower shroud damage and back rear window. Dum dums. Thanks for this though, they left my shroud so I'll put it back on.

[@zhanedior3339]

Hey could you please link the parts, im trying to figure genuine sites to buy the parts.

[@keshaunthompson6082]

So I went to the actual dealership to grab the parts but online it’s parts.kia.com/Kia__.html?partner=Google_Make_Kia_Parts_Exact&kwd=kia%20parts&matchtype=e&device=m&network=g&userLocation=9021733&googleCampaignID=21301818232&googleAdGroupID=166219682287&googleAdID=699656470995&googleExtensionID=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADxCSLvVLv2G1NUOO57Tn8iVEyHNT&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtjZgCLf81xpBhXYt2iZ1w8lDI1QaaOy2dAO6XBK5cfJ-sFBSBTxlMhoCeyUQAvD_BwE Put your VIN number And look for the ignition switch once again I called the dealership it was super easy cause it was direct.

[@duckybandy2756]

Thanks for posting this. I was able to disconnect the ignition harness so it wouldn’t drain the battery. My vehicle was burglarized last night in an attempt to steal it. But the thief was thwarted by the clutch start of the manual transmission. It’s terrible but it’s kind of humorous and I thought you would enjoy the truth in saying “manual transmissions are now anti-theft devices.”

[@barbararivas6794]

Thank you for this video, going to give this a try… they just stole mine 2 days ago smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@carmenshaw7225]

They tried to get me the other day

[@lalamanky]

How did you get it back??

[@Bamapride1985]

Everyone be sure to sign up for the class action lawsuit as the attempted theft covers up to 3700 reimbursement for repairs. My gf Kia soul was targeted and we are doing the ghost key push start to replace the damaged ignition switch and having to purchase rear door window.... I have a forte that gonna do the JDI ghost key on also to save from it being stolen over this mess

[@brandicane1277]

Im a 51 year old woman whose Hyundai Suv was stolen twice. They also stole my catalytic converters. Your video makes me believe i can fix my own damn ignition. Another guy showed me the cheap replacements for the converters.... I wanted you to know, that we appreciate your video. It was very easy to follow.

[@ACUechow]

Air hammer trick worked a treat my dude thank you, big flat head and a hammer probably fine like you said!✌️

[@sonjakeesee6977]

All I need to do is glue mine together the problem that I’m coming across is there’s this little black piece does it go into the ignition switch? I’ve never seen something like that before. I have asked so many people and nobody knows I do believe it goes inside the ignition switch but like I said, I can’t be sure I found it on the floorboard when they try to steal my vehicle, PS they never got it because I have a Killswitch but they didn’t stop them from doing damage or I should say because it was just one person

[@amccaster7334]

My windshield wipers signal was snatched out and it’s the black stuff directly behind the wheel .. what’s that called? Before you touched the ignition switch?

[@mariaevans9237]

Can I do the same thing with me Honda Elantra 2020? Someone stole my car and it's broken just like that !

[@eliasking3015]

Funny thing is you know dem kia boys know how yo unclip the connectors but they just break them off. Super annoying

[@matthewgibbs6886]

i think kia should make you video mandatory i just got one back from my local dealer that was stolen and wrecked for them to do the column the put the cylinder in the wrong place.

[@Delfintus]

thanks bro, your video saved a lot of time for me

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Glad it helped

[@James-ie5js]

Brotherband please you can help me out the key cylinder you just showed us the number I appreciate any help you can give me how to change the whole column avoid the asshole show the dog a new trick

[@aquiessenceshow314]

Bro where did u order the parts from?? Everybody keeps saying they don't have it

[@ku9zy]

friend tell me please this new set of ignition switch together with imobelizer? do I need to program something? Or just change this one and it will work?

[@dmoneywynn405]

Damn them boys got me too. I got a Kia Sorento looks just like this inside. Ima try it.

[@georgefernandez8737]

Hello this happen to me today we’re can I buy a ignition switch with a new key and how much did it coast u

[@bert1913]

Day's bees steel'in 🍗🍉🍗🍉🍗🍉🍗🍉🍗🍉

[@getputup1001]

Will the recall fix my ignition damages or no?

[@otfbrodiee7905]

Where can I get the switch from

[@keshaunthompson6082]

kia dealer or the kia website

[@karideloach8243]

thank you on how to remove the key switch in the kia. all the other videos no onw showed how to remove those dam headless bolts

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Thanks for watching!

[@sedriccook2822]

Perfect video thanks bro

[@edduartv2281]

Hey bro where can I put the blue cable that is together with the yellow??

[@aniqua.giirll]

You actually explained everything! Thank you ima try to do it myself

[@reeseydavidson679]

Hello where can i find the part i have looked everywhere

[@angiemoore5973]

Kia Boys got me too 😭

[@ImerMirali]

did you solve the problem? They got me too 😢

[@noyb7214]

Good video bro. Thanks

[@blumoon54]

Why did the shop tell me 4k to fix

[@isaacgomez69]

Thank you so much my man life saver

[@nubieanddre6743]

Where can I buy all three parts used

[@ShariceLagasse]

This is the only video I found to be helpful thank yoooou

[@kelpodelpog5395]

preciate you

[@zavierfiles2845]

How do you know if it's the switch an not the lock cylinde

[@ashabunnybaby]

Okay so I got my car back after it being stolen and I seen your video and got the same ignition you have in this video it worked but now my heat/air don’t work did that happen to you does your heat/air work because the guy working on my car said it’s not working because I don’t have the smart key ignition.

[@keshaunthompson6082]

Naw probably a fuse popped or when they pulled the cover down they probably ripped a wire

[@jurgenharvey9509]

dude thanks, these kids got me when i was the toilet, but also kia from my city is talking about 2k to do the job 😂 this helped a lot