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How to Replace a Kia Sportage Replacement Key The key of a lot of Kia models comes with the keyless entry feature built in. The key functions like the remote control and is exchangeable by a Kia dealer. Key fobs can stop working due to a variety of reasons, such as a dead battery, worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage. Here are some suggestions on how you can get your Kia Sportage replacement key back to working. How to replace the remote key or smart key? No matter if your Kia is equipped with an intelligent key, remote key, push-to-start keys, or a regular non-transponder steel key, the battery in these keys will eventually need replacement. This is particularly in the event that your vehicle displays a message that indicates that the smart key or remote is not powered by the battery. kia sportage key The Key Lab is a relatively easy procedure. To replace the battery of the keyfob, remove your mechanical key from the slit at the back of the fob. Then, push the cover off. Inside the key fob, there will be tiny screws that hold the battery in the correct position. Take out the old battery by unwinding the screw with a small screwdriver. Then, insert the new and close the slit on the key fob. When the key fob is equipped with an updated battery check it by pressing the locks and unlock buttons. If the doors lock and unlock as expected, then you're in good shape! You can now use the hands-free feature to lock and unlock your Kia whenever your fingers start to get cold or when you need to complete errands in Brandon. Note: Some key fobs (transponder chip or smart keys) may need to have their programming done. This requires a special programming machine that only the dealer or locksmith has access to. Other keys (non transponder keys made of metal) are not required for programming. If your keys need to be reprogrammed, then you will need to be aware of the key code written on the tag of the key code and save it in a safe place. How to replace the battery If the Kia key fob doesn't respond to pressing the lock/unlock button, it is most likely that the battery is low. A battery that is not functioning properly can cause other issues, such as the check engine light turning on or the engine not working properly. It is easy to replace key fob batteries by using only a few simple tools. Make sure to shut off your vehicle and shut all doors before you begin. Find the small metal or plastic piece at the bottom of the key fob. Then, jiggle it until the key pops out. This key can be put into the door's driver handle to unlock your car. To replace the key fob's battery, remove the rear cover and use a plastic bar tool to release the latch holding the black negative battery cable. Remove the old battery, and then position the new battery to ensure its “+” side is facing you, and the “–” negative side is facing the fob's electrical contacts. Push the new CR2032 battery straight into position with care to avoid using too much force to avoid damaging or breaking the contacts made of metal. After installing the new battery then turn the key fob off and on in the ignition until the door locks up. Then, you can test your Kia key fob to see if it is working properly again. How to replace the smart key? Depending on the model of your Kia Sportage, you may have an ordinary key fob or a smart key. The smart key features an embedded mechanical key blade, while the standard keyfob does not. Both key fobs have batteries that eventually require changing. It is a simple process that takes only two minutes. Make sure you turn off your Kia and be on a level or well-lit surface prior to when you begin. Be aware that the fob has small parts that can fall in the event of a mishap. The first step is to find the small release button that is located on the back of the lower part of the fob. This will either be an oval silver button or a rectangular slot. You can open the key fob by pressing the button. Once you have the key fob opened and you are able to take out the old battery and replace it. The new battery should be a CR-2032 and can be bought online or from your local auto parts store. When you are done with the battery, you should be able to lock, unlock and start your vehicle with your key fob, even if the engine isn't running! How do I replace the mechanical key? The Kia key fob is a wonderful convenience that lets us lock and unlock our car at the push of a button. As with all devices, the Kia key fob can have issues at times. There are solutions to resolve these issues and keep your key fobs working for an extended period of time. A dead or weak battery is among the most frequent problems. The fob could be able to cease working or stop working at times. If this happens, try replacing the battery with a fresh new one. If this doesn't solve the issue, use a standard flathead screwdriver to push the fob's plastic casing open. Be careful not to damage any internal components or scratch the plastic. After opening, carefully remove the battery that was removed and replace it with a brand new one. After the new battery has been put installed, close and unlock the doors with the mechanical key (every Kia fob comes with an emergency mechanical key that will fit in the slot). Test the key fob to ensure it's working properly. If the device isn't working, contact an authorized locksmith or dealer to solve the problem. Make sure they make you an emergency key that works across all trunk and door cylinders in order to avoid lockouts again.