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Sedona Ignition Key.

While shopping at Lowes today the thought occurred to me to have a couple of ignition keys made. The clerk said he could do it, made two and off I went to see if they would function. I tried both keys in several door locks and, Eureka! they worked. I then tried them in the ignition and sadly, they wouldn't turn on.

Is Kia the only place where I can have the key duplicated (at high cost) or are there truly smart independent technicians who understand what to do to make fully functional keys?

Thanks,

Celtfire

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celtfire
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Your key has an immobiliser built in as a factory security system. It's inside the back body of the key. When you turn the ignition a code is send to the vehicle which allows it to start. The copied key does not. That is why the key from Kia is so expensive. Mike

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Mike Allen

Those keys are available on eBay for a few bucks, along with directions on how to get you car to recognize that particular key.

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Jamie Aycock

Some KIA models have a security chip in the key that the ignition looks at before starting the car. No chip no start!

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ned gardner

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