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How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Kia Vehicles
How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Kia VehiclesWe have eight videos offering help to Kia drivers for Key Not Working.
Kia EV9
This one is exclusive for the Kia EV9 with a unique key hole cover.
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Kia Soul EV
This video covers the electric Kia Soul.
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Most Kia models, post 2014
This video offers help with the newest Hyundais and Kias.
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Pre-2014 Sorento, Sportage and Forte
Here’s a video of the procedure for early Kia Sorento, Sportage and Forte.
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Pre-2014 Optima and Soul
And a video for Kia Optima built before 2014, and Kia Soul.
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Key fob battery replacement
Pre-2014 Kia fob
Replacing the battery in an early Kia dead key fob or remote control.
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Post-2014 Kia fob
Replacing the battery in the newer Kia fob, 2014 and after.
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2019 and later Kia fob
This is the newest side-button key fob.
Models examined include Borrego, Cadenza, EV9, Forte, K900, Niro, Optima, Sorento, Soul and Sportage, model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.
Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.
The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY