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My 2012 kia optima Fob died i replaced the battery but it still wont work unless i put it in the glovebox just to start the car the buttons on the fob doesnt work i only had the car for 2 months.

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There is a possibility that your key fob might lost the programming. I suggest that you re-program your key fob, follow the next steps to re-program it.

Instructions

    • 1 Sit in the vehicle and close all the doors. Insert the key into the ignition.
    • 2 Turn the key to the "Off" position then to the "On" position. Repeat this until the door locks cycle to indicate that the programming mode is activated. End with the ignition key in the "On" position.
    • 3 Press the "Unlock" or "Lock" button on the programmable remote. Listen for the doors to lock or unlock to verify successful programming.
    • 4 Turn the ignition key to the "Off" position. Listen for the door locks to cycle to indicate that you have exited the programming mode.
    • 5 Repeat the above steps to add any additional remotes.


Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_7446180_program-key-fob-kia-optima.html

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2008

SOURCE: 2004 Kia Optima - Key Fob

you need to reprogram it ok this is what you do turn the key to the on position but do not crank it take the clicker and aim it at the lower dash driver side of sterring wheel press the lock button a few times then turn off key remove key and try clicker this should fix it

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: reset key fob

they tell me you have to take it in +they reprogram the fob.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: renault key fob doesnt work

Hi.
I have a clio II, 2001, i have the same problem and i fixed it.
Don't know if will work for you but here it goes:

1 - no key in ingnition
2 - press the unlock button in console off the car for about 10 seconds(dont let go)
3 - it should work the central doors one time and then 2 times( hear)
4 - press the remote a few times until it starts working

It worked for me hope the same for you.
Please tell me if it worked and pass the message.

Good luck

roniecon

Ronny Bennett Sr.

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  • Posted on Apr 17, 2010

SOURCE: how do you re-link the key fob to the car after

Try this,,turn the key on ,wait 10 minutes,then turn the key off,then right back on,do this three times,a total of 30 minutes,this should reset the key fob,if this is the problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 08, 2010

SOURCE: 1997 C200 Key Fob Failure

Max, how did you fix your problem? The same thing happened to me today and I have to call the dealership I assume. Thanks, Judy

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