have a 2008 Rio 5 and the ignition switch won't turn. The steering wheel isn't locked and it won't turn either. Does anyone have any ideas?

Asked by angiearm2 Aug 17, 2013 at 06:02 PM about the 2008 Kia Rio

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My Rio 5's ignition switch won't turn. We've tried moving the steering wheel in case it
locked. Won't turn. does anyone have any ideas?

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dandyoun answered 11 years ago

Is it an automatic trans? If so make sure it is in park.

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ladytig answered 11 years ago

The same has happened to our rio 5 . have you fixed it? If so how?

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