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Ignition switch/lock cylinder changed?

Tiny
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  • 2012 KIA SORENTO
  • 2.4L
  • 4WD
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  • 210,000 MILES
My car got broken into and they broke my ignition. I shoved my key into the broken ignition and got it started. It smelled something burning and shut it off right away. We changed the parts, and it came with two new keys. However, when I put the keys in all the lights come on the air everything works but the vehicle won't start, I called multiple places thinking my keys need programed, but everyone tells me no due to the year of my vehicle. I'm worried I might have blown a fuse, or my starter went out when I got it started for that minute. Any help.
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Saturday, August 26th, 2023 AT 10:50 AM

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Tiny
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What happens is the ignition switch gets damaged because of the forced breakage if the ignition locks. Here is how to change it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, August 27th, 2023 AT 8:52 AM
Tiny
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I replaced that already.
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Sunday, August 27th, 2023 AT 11:06 AM
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Did you replace the switch part of the ignition lock?
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Monday, August 28th, 2023 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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Yes.
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Monday, August 28th, 2023 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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Okay, so what is the car doing now, does the engine crank over? Also, we need to check the fuses, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If the engine does crank over, do you have a security light flashing? This will mean the alarm system is enabled. Here are the fuses to help you check them. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.

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Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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The car is not turning over like when u turn the key all my lights come on but nothing not even clicking noises coming from the starter. All I hear when I turn the key is the fuel pump coming on.
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Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
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Okay, it sounds like you have a bad starter, but to be sure we need to test for power at the trigger wire when the ignition key is in the crank position, this guide should help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Here is how to change the starter out in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 AT 9:26 AM

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