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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 into. The key functions like an remote control and is exchangeable by a Kia dealer. Key fobs might stop working due to a variety of reasons, including a dead coin battery, worn buttons or buttons, water damage, signal interference and a malfunctioning receiver module. Here are some tips on how to get your Kia Sportage replacement key back to working. How do you replace a remote key or a smartkey? No matter if your Kia comes with an intelligent key, remote key, push to start key or a regular non-transponder metal key the battery in these keys will eventually require replacing. This is especially in the event that your car displays a message telling that the smart key or remote is not powered by the battery. It's a fairly simple procedure. In order to replace the battery in the key fob remove the mechanical key from the hole in the back of the key fob and lift the cover. A small screw will be in the key fob, which holds the battery in the correct position. Remove the old battery by detaching the screw using a small screwdriver. Then insert the new one and close the slit in the key fob. When the key fob is equipped with new batteries check it by pressing the lock and unlock buttons. If the doors lock and unlock as expected, then you're all set! You can now take advantage of your Kia's hands-free lock/unlock feature whenever your fingers feel cold or you have to make errands in Brandon. Note: Certain key fobs might need to be programmed (transponder chips or smart keys). This requires a machine for programming that is only available to the locksmith for cars or dealer. Other keys (non transponder keys made of metal) do not require programming. If your key requires to be programmed, you will need to know the key code number printed on the tag that identifies the key and then record it in a safe place. How do you replace the battery? If the Kia key fob is unable to respond to pressing the lock or unlock button, it's likely that the battery is low. A battery that is not functioning properly can cause other issues, such as the check engine light flashing or the engine not cranking correctly. Fortunately replacing the key fob battery is a relatively easy DIY task that requires only some basic tools. Make key fob replacement kia www.thekeylab.co.uk that you shut off your vehicle and close the doors before you begin. Locate the small plastic piece on the bottom of your key fob, and play with it until a metallic key slips out. You can then put the key into the door handle of the driver to unlock your car. To replace the key fob battery, take off the cover at the rear and use a plastic pry bar tool to remove the latch holding the black negative battery cable. Take the old battery out, and then align the replacement battery in a way that 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 bending the contacts of the metal. After the new battery has been installed, turn the key fob off and back on in the ignition several times until the door locks. Then, you can test your Kia key fob to see whether it's working again. How do I replace a smart key Depending on the model of the Kia Sportage, you may have a standard key fob or a smart key. The difference is that the smart fob has the small blade of a key tucked inside it, while the standard key fob does not. Both key fobs have batteries that will eventually require replacing. Fortunately, this is an easy process that takes just two minutes. Be sure to switch off your Kia and stand on a flat well-lit and well-lit area before you begin. Keep in mind that there are tiny pieces inside the fob that could fall out if you are not vigilant. The first step is to locate the small release button that is located on the back of the lower part of the fob. This will be either a circular button or rectangular slot. After pressing this button the mechanical key blade will appear and you will be able to open the key fob. Once you have the key fob open then you can take out the old battery and replace it. The new battery should be a CR-2032, and can be purchased online or at your local auto parts store. Once you're done you should be able to lock and unlock your car with your key fob – even if the engine isn't running! How to replace a mechanical key The Kia key fob is a great option that lets us lock and unlock our vehicle with the click of an button. Like any other device that is used, the Kia key fob can occasionally have problems. There are ways to fix these problems and keep your key fobs running for an extended period of time. One of the most frequent issues is a low or dead battery. This could cause the fob to stop working completely or stop working at times. If this is the case, try replacing the battery with a new one. If this doesn't resolve the issue, try using a standard flathead screwdriver and wedge it into the fob's plastic casing. Be careful not to damage any internal components or scratch the plastic. Once the battery is removed and replaced with a brand new one. Once the new battery is in, close and then open the doors using the mechanical key (every kia fob has an emergency mechanical key that will fit into the slot). Test the fob to make sure it's working as intended. Contact a dealer or locksmith to solve the issue when the fob still is not working. Make sure they make you an emergency key that can work for all trunk and door cylinders to avoid lockouts in the future.