Getting a Kia Sportage Key Replacement

Kia has some amazing security features that make it hard for thieves to start your vehicle. However, replacing the key from a dealer could be costly.

Fortunately, locksmiths aren't as expensive and can make new keys on-site. You can have a key for your wallet made that doesn't require programming.

Keyless Entry System

The key fob is equipped with an internal chip that allows it to communicate with your receiver module. It is possible that if the key fob suddenly ceases to function, the internal chip has been damaged. This could happen if you drop the key fob on the ground or if you've attempted to use a different key fob and it doesn't work. In this situation you can still begin the vehicle by pressing "Start" button on the fob's key if the battery isn't dead.

If the key fob is working, it will send an alert to the receiver module informing it which trunk or door is open. The module will then open the correct trunk or door so that you can begin the car. When you press the button on the remote control, you can lock or unlock the car. Certain systems are intelligent enough to recognize a driver's specific fob, and will automatically lock once they leave the car.

Most kia car keys models come with a keyless entry system built in, which includes a transponder key as well as a remote key fob. Certain of them require programming by a professional locksmith or dealer, whereas other don't. Key fobs and flip keys are powered by batteries, and must be replaced every two years or as often. You'll need a CR-2032 battery available online for around $5.

Key Fob

The key fob found in kia soul key fob programming vehicles is an ordinary, round silver unit with one button located in the upper left corner. It releases the mechanical key, allowing you to unlock doors when the battery runs out. It also helps to start the engine in case of emergency. If you have a locksmith in the vicinity, they may be competent to cut a brand new Kia key for you but it is crucial that they have the proper tools.

If you own an older model Kia without transponder chips it's likely that will require an remote key from the dealership. To make the key the dealership will need an original driver's license and evidence of ownership. You will be informed when the key is ready.

The dealer does not always have to charge extra for this service. If you have lost your key, you may purchase an alternative. Wilson KIA can help you find out more! Our experts have helped Flowood clients figure out cool secrets and tips for their Kia. They'll show you how to open a Kia key fob, how to replace a key fob battery replacement, and more.

Transponder Chip Key

The transponder chip is a security device that relays an unique code to the car's immobilizer when it's inserted into the ignition. The immobilizer stops the starter motor, the fuel pump motor, and other systems that permit the car to run without the identification code of the transponder chip.

The key is typically made of all metal and has a plastic head that houses the transponder. To remove the ignition key, you will need to use the screwdriver to achieve enough leverage. After the key has been removed, the user is able to observe and remove the chip - it appears to be a small black square or a transparent tube. The chip is placed on a piece of tape and is attached to the ignition barrel to the ignition lock.

A locksmith can make an entirely new key fob, remote or proximity chip key for a kia optima Key Sportage at less than the price you'd pay at a dealership. They can also program an alternative chip key for your automobile and also reprogrammed your immobilizer so that it recognizes the key. Locksmiths can accomplish this by connecting a device to the OBD-II connector in your car and using it to communicate with the appropriate modules so that the code telling the system that the new key is valid is changed.

Remote Key

When you purchase a car, there are plenty of options to consider. Some are practical, like leather seats and GPS navigation while others are merely a matter of convenience, like remote keyless entry.

With remote keys, you don't have to struggle to get into your car anymore. Simply press a button to lock and unlock it. They look like normal keys made of metal however, they are much more. They have a transponder chip that allows you to begin your car without using the traditional metal key in the ignition.

The majority of these key fobs run on batteries and the batteries will have to be replaced every two years or or when you notice they're not operating as efficiently as they normally perform. The good thing is that you can change the battery in your key fob yourself at a fraction of cost to hire a locksmith or dealer to perform the task. The type of battery you require is a CR-2032, and you can find them at most hardware stores, or big-box retailers.

Certain key fobs must be programmed. This process requires a particular machine that only an automotive locksmith or dealer has access to. Certain keys do not include transponder chips, therefore don't require programming.