How to change a dead battery of a Kia Motors keyless entry fob. The battery is CR2032 3v. Models include Sportage, Sorento, Picanto, Optima, Rio, Stinger, Fo
– Key fob must be inserted into the Smart key holder (if there is no smart key holder, use tip of the remote to push start/stop button) – Hold Stop Start Button for 5 seconds with key in smart key holder. If your car does not have smart key holder, please use tip of the remote to push start/stop button. – The same operation will be
PLEASE make sure you CHECK if your old key-fob has a chip inside the remote - "tiny little black piece", IF you have it make sure you switch it to your NEW kSometimes, lock/unlock from the remote control isn't possible. In my opinion, this is due to a malfunction in the ignition keyswitch. Please, check the next point: Usually, when you remove the key from the ignition keyswitch you can hear a "click" and doors were unlocked (if they are locked, or course).
DIY Key Fob Programming. I have a 2007 Kia Sportage lx 2.0L that i bought recently. It came with one key and a key fob that is non functioning as the small chip had come off the PCB. I bought another fob from china however it needs coding to the car and i was wondering if it is possible to re-code the fob without paying what will probably be aQeu2.