Kia Key Replacement in Houston

In recent times Kia has become more prevalent in the Houston automotive market and with our office receiving several calls every day regarding models like the Sportage and Sorento, the systems commonly used by Kia models range from the traditional key to the proximity fob with push button start. At Paul Car Key Houston, we offer mobile key cutting and programming services irrespective of the type of key.

Kia Models We Make Keys For

Our locksmiths deal with various models of Kia cars including Soul, Forte, K5, Seltos, Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Niro, Carnival, EV6 and EV9.

One of the simplest methods through which you can determine what kind of key your car requires is the type of ignition method the car uses. A traditional ignition usually requires a bladed key, which may have an integrated transponder depending on the particular model and year, however newer Kia models require a smart fob and a push button start.

Your Kia's year, its model and the type of starting system will help determine what kind of key fob and what programming procedure is needed for your Kia. Push to start button Kias require smarter fobs compared to the turn key systems. When contacting us to schedule the service, let our operator know what year and model of your Kia is and whether it is a push to start button or not. We will be able to determine the probable replacement fob and prepare the necessary programming tools.

The Theft Problem on Older Models

There are some Kia models, actually the ones from 2011 through 2021 were not shipped with an engine immobilizer in the USA and these are specifically the models that came with conventional turn key ignition. These cars got known as theft targets due to the lack of protection by means of an electronic immobilizer as compared to other cars. There was an anti theft solution made available to eligible models by the manufacturer in the form of a software update. As different equipment depends on model, year and trim, our technician can recognize what kind of key and security system is used in your particular Kia. You also can contact an authorized Kia dealer to check whether your car is eligible for a security update provided by the manufacturer or other anti theft measure.

Telluride and Carnival Households

Tellurides and Carnivals are cars that usually belong to an entire family, and it is useful to have a spare key in such cases. You can keep on using your one existing key, but once you lose it, the problem turns to be all keys lost issue. Depending on a model, adding a new fob while there is one existing key is sometimes cheaper and more convenient than starting anew. If your family owns one single Kia fob now, then you should ask our operator to make a spare before this last key gets lost or broken.

Split Cases and Buttons That Have Worn Through

Although it can look like the case is completely destroyed, the electronics inside the fob still can work properly. Cracks in the case, splitting seams and worn button pads are quite frequent due to years of daily usage, while electronics remain undamaged. If the electronics are fine, they can be placed in the housing of a similar replacement. If your Kia remote key is split or taped together now, fixing it in time will help to protect the electronics from any damage caused by water, dirt and loss.

Kia key fobs can be programmed right there where your car is located when needed, you can call (832) 910-9448 providing the year and model of your Kia. Please have your driver's license and proof of ownership/authorization ready when technician comes.