Van trying to start on its own

Tiny
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  • 2005 KIA SEDONA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Yesterday when I took the key out I was still able to engage blower fan. Now today when I was inside my house. I heard a car trying to start for about three minutes. When I when to check it out I was shocked to find it was my van. There was smoke rolling out of the hood. By the time I got the hood opened it was to late.
Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 5:50 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

By too late, do you mean it caught fire?

It sounds like you had a short somewhere and it caused the issue. If you have insurance they will do an investigation to determine the cause.

Roy
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like your ignition shorted out and started doing whacks things. So is it a total loss?
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 6:22 PM
Tiny
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No I did not catch fire. Just a ton of smoke. So I know I need a new starter. Now I cannot seem to find a ignition solenoid for this car. I found an ignition switch that plug into the back of the lock system. Is that what I need or do I need the whole harness that attaches to the steering column?
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 7:34 PM
Tiny
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Have you had the car checked for the failure? Someone needs to check it and give you a root cause of the failure for the issue and the resulting damage. I am sure there is wiring damage just how much needs to be determined.

Roy
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
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Is that not what this site is for? I can fix anything. Was just looking for some guidance to point me in the right direction. Seeing if someone has had the same problem with this vehicle.
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
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We are here and not there and have no idea of the damage that has been done or the extent of the damage. If you can give me that information, I can guide you to a repair.

Roy
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 8:08 PM

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