Second Hand Hyundai ix35 Ignition Switch

It depends on the variant. The ix35 (sold in the UK from 2010 to 2015) was available with both a traditional keyed ignition switch and, on higher-spec models, a push-button start system — so whether your car has a conventional ignition switch depends on its specification. Check your dashboard: if you insert a key to start the car, you have an ignition switch; if you press a button, you do not. Confirm which system your car has before requesting quotes from a breaker.

The ix35 received a facelift around 2013, and while many mechanical components carried over, ignition switch assemblies can differ in connector design or barrel configuration across that boundary. You should not assume a pre-facelift switch will simply plug into a facelifted car without checking. Give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the exact part number against your specific build date and specification.

Trim level alone — whether Classic, Style, Premium, or Premium Sport — does not determine the ignition switch fitment; what matters is whether your car has a keyed ignition or push-button start, which is a feature that varied across trim levels on the ix35. If two cars share the same ignition type (both keyed, for example) and the same model year, the trim badge itself makes no difference to the switch. That said, always confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration, as electrical components can have subtle build-date variations.

For a conventional ignition switch on the ix35, the engine type (1.6 petrol, 2.0 petrol, 1.7 diesel, or 2.0 diesel) does not typically affect the switch itself, as it is a steering-column component rather than an engine-specific one. The more important factor is the model year and whether your car uses a keyed or push-button start system. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to make sure the connector and barrel configuration match.

If your ix35 has a push-button start, it does not have a conventional barrel-type ignition switch, so that specific part does not apply to your car. What you may actually be looking for is the start button itself, the brake pedal switch, the keyless entry module, or possibly the Engine Control Unit — depending on what fault you are trying to resolve. Describe your symptoms to the breaker and they can advise which component is actually at fault and source the correct used part.

Some Hyundai and Kia models share platforms and components, so there is a possibility of crossover, but ignition switch compatibility depends on the exact connector type, barrel profile, and immobiliser system rather than just the platform. This is not something that can be confirmed reliably without checking part numbers, and getting it wrong with an immobiliser-linked component can cause starting problems. Provide your registration to a breaker and ask them to match by part number rather than assuming cross-model compatibility.