Kia car key replacement in Buffalo Grove, IL
Lost, broken or worn Kia key? Here is how Kia key and immobilizer systems work, what to try first, and what to have ready when you call Mr Locksmith in Buffalo Grove, IL.
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How Kia immobilizers work
Kia shares much of its immobilizer architecture with Hyundai, so a PIN-based approach applies, but key blanks and remote part numbers differ. Optima, Forte, Sorento, Sportage and Soul each moved to smart keys at different points, and two Kias of the same model year can use different keys depending on trim.
No locksmith can honestly promise every Kia model and year. Whether a key can be made for yours — and where — depends on the year and system. Call (312) 478-6125 with the year, model and VIN and ask before anyone is dispatched. Mr Locksmith is an independent locksmith and is not affiliated with Kia.
Common Kia key types
- Transponder key
- Flip key
- Smart key (proximity)
All keys lost on a Kia
Kia all-keys-lost follows the same core steps as Hyundai. Having the exact year, model and trim on the call matters here more than for most makes.
Worth knowing
A Kia smart key that only works when held against the start button usually has a weak battery — common after the first deep freeze of the winter — or a damaged antenna coil inside the fob.
Before you call about a Kia key
- The year, model and trim of your Kia
- The VIN — visible through the windshield on the driver's side, or on the registration
- Whether any working key or fob still exists
- Where the vehicle is: driveway, street, parking garage level or commuter lot
When the technician arrives, expect to be asked for photo ID and proof of ownership — the registration, the title, or a lease or financing agreement in your name.
Car keys by make
Key types, immobilizer systems and all-keys-lost notes for each make. Call with the year and model to confirm what can be done for your vehicle.
Common questions
My Kia key fob battery died — how do I start the car?
On push-button Kias, press the brake and push the start button with the smart key itself. The mechanical key inside the fob opens the driver's door; on some models the door handle has a cap to remove to reach the cylinder.
What does adding a spare Kia key involve?
As with Hyundai, a Kia key is added with diagnostic equipment and the immobilizer PIN, and registration usually re-registers all keys — have every key present. The exact key type depends on trim as well as year.
Locked out or need a lock fixed? Call (312) 478-6125.
We answer 24 hours a day, every day. Tell us where you are and what happened, and ask about the price before a technician is sent.