Categories: Dead Key FOBS

Kia Videos: Help for Key Not Working

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Kia Vehicles

We 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Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow.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.

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