How to Replace Ignition Switch 1999-2014 Hyundai Sonata

Need to learn how to replace your IGNITION SWITCH on your 1999-2014 Hyundai Sonata? Well, then this video is for you. If I can do it...you can do it!
-This video is certainly on the longer side; feel free to skip around. I'd rather the viewer have more than enough tips/tricks to tackle this job. If the cost is to make you suffer through more of my talking, then so be it.
-The vehicle I worked on in this video was a 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS
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[@ELITEkickBOXER]

If your key is stuck in your ignition cylinder or you cannot turn the key, you can attempt the following: 1) Wiggle/play with the shifter to ensure it is in park (or try to put it in park and neutral and back again with your foot on the brake -- if this is possible), and perhaps this can free up the ignition cylinder. 2) Wiggle the steering wheel side to side while trying to move/turn the key. 3) Spray some lubricant into the ignition cylinder. 4) If these steps don't work, you can attempt some form of brute force (though you may inadvertently make the situation worse), search Google for other means, or contact a mechanic. ***If anyone has this issue and resolves it or has a different method, please reply to this comment so others can learn from your experience.

[@steveandsarahrutledge9105]

Great video because you explained it so simply and paced it well. THANKS! Was able to do this repair no problem. ***IF YOUR KEY IS STUCK AND CAN'T TURN TO ACC*** as mine was , I squirted several generous blasts of WD 40, tapped on the end of the key and other places while trying to turn it to loosen the pins: After about ten minutes, and after my youngest belted out a prayer in Jesus name for the thing to move, we got it moved. 2009 Sonata folks, there is an extra screw you have to detach and to get to it you have to pull out more of the left SIDE panel (the one pulled out initially.) Thanks again for the great video! Saved me 100's!

[@susanabele394]

Yay!!! I did it... Someone tried to steal my 2011 Hyundai Accent about a month ago. I ordered a replacement ignition lock cylinder (with keys) via Walmart for $31, and it arrived in less than a week. The hardest part was wiggling my old key into the acc position, so I could remove the vandalized part. Aside from the delivery time and my apprehensive procrastination, the actual replacement took less than 30 minutes.

[@richtrask6907]

Thank you so much for this video, I had the same repair on my 2008 Sonata, and this video was perfect in helping me thru the replacement of the Ignition Switch.

[@Hendrix642]

Great video, thanks man!

[@gardena90249]

Thanks for the video.

[@shanebaileycreates]

Thanks a lot. You explained that perfectly

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@kellyhatphoto]

Thanks!

[@carlosmerino9739]

Well explained, thank you very much for this video. I am going to do this work on a sonata that we have at home and that has this problem.🖕

[@watchandbeready9502]

Awesom video. Can you get a key fob to lock and unlock the car or do you have to unlock it manually? I have a 2009 Sonata

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

You can get a new key fob; you just have to reprogram it for your car. I don't know the process off hand. There might be other videos on that.

[@RRack]

I'm helping a family member replace his worn out cylinder. The issue is that the key often just won't turn. My question is how can we remove the old cylinder if the key won't turn to acc/start to depress the pin?

[@jacobjackson7231]

Did you ever get it figured out? Having this same problem rn and I need to get this ignition out

[@JGallis]

7:07 What if the ignition won't turn to the second position, what should I do to get it out?

[@explorer909]

Q: Are the procedures the same if the ignition key is stuck in the ignition and won't turn?

[@JesusSanchez-oc3sf]

I have a 2011 Sonata 2.4, what replacement model do I need? Amazon has 81970-3SA00 81250-3SA00. Will it be correct?

[@leibyrodriguez2565]

hey would this work on a hyundai elantra 2008 my ignition switch is on the steerign wheel column also?

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

I'm not sure. But look at the website (in the description) and see if you can find the replacement part. Before you order it, see if you can remove the panel/access the ignition switch on your car. If you can, I think you know the answer to your question.

[@savannahstewart3999]

My key is stuck in accessory mode will this still work

[@harrymcknight8275]

What if the ignition is in the lock position

[@shannonbarber6100]

Wat if the key want turn over

[@explorer909]

1:02 - I can appreciate you showing everything that needs to be done, but why do you have to disconnect a battery terminal?

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

"Need" may be subjective in all honesty. You are working with the airbag: i personally would rather be safe and not accidentally activate the airbag and have it deploy while you're working on it.

[@kickkrazycustoms]

Hey I am having some trouble with my 2011 sonata it started struggling to drive and sometimes shuts off when I slow down or come to a complete stop

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

Most likely one of two things: battery problem or alternator problem. Battery: poor connection at terminals and bad battery. I would disconnect both ends of the battery, clean the terminals and reconnect them ensuring they are on tight and you can't pull them off by hand. For the battery and alternator, you can bring it to a local advance auto store and they should be able to check both for you. As helpful as it is, i have some bad experience with that in the past in that their equipment/"method" was poor and was saying the alternator was bad when it wasn't. Though you can go to multiple places for confirmation if you'd like. If it's neither the battery nor alternator, you may need to have a mechanic look into it. Or look in the engine bay for anything abnormal (strange colors on battery terminals, wires with bare copper exposed, etc) You can also purchase this tool yourself: amzn.to/4cDEV7i It allows you to test the battery/alternator and you have it for life. Plus it's pretty easy to use and is on sale $20 off as of this comment.

[@dennisclary4476]

Mine has the switch on the column. Is it still the same premise?

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

What car and year is it? Honestly, I don't know. I would look for the switch on the 1aauto website and inspect the pictures. You can compare it to the one in the video and go from there. If it's similar or appears the same perhaps it shouldn't be too far off. Maybe the paneling might be slightly differently shaped, but look around to see how it attaches compared to the one i showed

[@Dave-ey3nd]

Ok what if you have lost the old set of keys so you cant turn the ignition .how do you get it out?

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

I'm gonna presume you have a few options: 1) bring it to a locksmith so they can turn it for you (or youtube it and see if it's something you can do with a lock picking set. 2) bring it to a dealer/mechanic. 3) see (google/youtube) if there is some type of universal key that can enable you to turn it. 4) use some type of brute force/cut off something that holds the switch in place (though i don't recommend this option). 5) i presume no spare keys or anything?

[@jasonbostic8051]

My 2014 Accent ignition switch was vandalized by thieves. I am trying to depress the the little button to release the cylinder but it's not letting go. Does it have to be in ACC mode in order for this to work?? Unfortunately, they damaged it so badly there is no way to do this.

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

I can't believe someone would do that. That's terrible. The ACC mode is the only position (that I am aware of) where that button can be depressed (due to the shape/engineering of the part). As I'm not a mechanic, you might want to consult a mechanic (at least for guidance on what to do). Is the cylinder stuck in a position that is not ACC?

[@Theundisputedtruth]

Same here did you figure it out

[@elparanoicotimes]

does the new key open the car doors too? also how to change the keyfob

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

The new key will be cut different than the one you have, so you will need two keys, an unfortunate caveat. The key fob, or any key fob not connected to your car, needs to be synced/programmed to your specific vehicle. There should be some basic steps in other videos/youtube/car repair manuals

[@jaykasprick1782]

I ordered the new lock cylinder from Hyundai for my 2012 Elantra, new lock cylinder for the door comes with it...1 key for both door and ignition 👍

[@SWAYL0W]

What if your key won’t turn at all it stays in lock

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

What position is the key stuck in?

[@Bigdaddywoowoo321]

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[@keatonehrenberger8391]

Having the same problem, mine is stuff in off and will not rotate.

[@itsjorgieeSF]

Turn your steering wheel and turn key

[@jonathonholifield3166]

​@@ELITEkickBOXERhey, you gonn answer that question? Mines stuck OFF, too. So....

[@key2yap13]

Hello sir I have a 2012 Hyundai n my ignition is attached to the steering column n not to the side like yours is, would it still be the same fix ?

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

Is it a Hyundai sonata?

[@key2yap13]

Yessir

[@key2yap13]

@@ELITEkickBOXEReverything was the same I just had to take the bottom cover off instead of the sides thank you for your video ! Very helpful 🫡

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

@@key2yap13 Glad to hear it. Hopefully your comment will help others in a similar position. Thank you!

[@Nothing2uuu]

Did you have to get the key programmed on your 2012 sonata?

[@yourvictor77]

Do a need to program the new key?

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

You do not.

[@yourvictor77]

@@ELITEkickBOXER thanks

[@henrypaulsen2303]

So what you’re saying is the ignition has to work in order to take it out??? What if when I put the key in it just moves freely, no positions to click into.

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

If the ignition is stuck and can't move, which does seem to occur for many people, my guidance ends there as I am not knowledgeable enough to answer that. If it moves free but does not click, as seems to be the case with you, I would think (though I could be wrong) that that would not be a problem. I say this because turning the key and putting it in a certain position allows a pin to be depressed (as shown in the video) and it can only occur if the key is in a certain position. I wouldn't think it matters if the key "clicks in position " only that in CAN go in the position noted in the video. Though if you attempt this, I am curious to know if that is the case.

[@Toastedtonberry]

My cylinder is in the steering column

[@ELITEkickBOXER]

What specific make model year do you have?

[@yourvictor77]

Any of you had a problem getting the key out?😢

[@flymaki]

happened to me yesterday trying to figure it out lol 😮‍💨

[@mrsamsung8184]

I can't believe nobody's run into this yet on a 2014 era or so Hyundai Elantra /sonata ...if the key gets stuck in the ignition and it's not a shift lock release problem... then disconnect the battery...that's the only way the keys going to come out untill repaired

[@Dmolina3715]

shorter videos man

[@daniesweet6005]

How do I get my old ignition out if I can’t get my key in it to turn it to acc?