Start a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob

How to Start a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob

Starting Your Genesis

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Genesis now uses a number of different ways to start the vehicle if the Smart Key is weak or the Smart Key does not work correctly.

All years, all models except 2021-4 G80

When the company first broken from Hyundai as a stand alone entity, all Genesis models used the simplest of all emergency start options: simply press the Start / Stop ignition button with the Smart Key while depressing the brake to start the vehicle.

Try it first and if if this does not work in your model, continue on below for a method that will.

2021-2014 G80

If your 2021 through 2024 G80 does not recognize the key fob or Smart Key, slip the Smart Key into the space behind the shifter dial and cup holders and in front of the leather of the console (right).

Then, step on the brake and push the Start / Stop ignition button to start the vehicle as normal.

Note that in 2025, the emergency start process reverts back to the previous method.

Digital back-up

In addition, any model that can accommodate a digital key on a smart phone or has a pre-registered card key can use those items for an emergency start as well.  The smart phone or card key can be placed on the vehicle’s wireless charging pad. It is found in front of the center console storage area (right).

Once in place, the vehicle can be started as normal.

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• If you are looking for emergency start help with Kia models, click this link.

Video Help

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Models examined include GV60, GV60, G70, GV70, G80, G80-EV, GV80 and G90. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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