2012 Kia Optima Ex Key Fob

Asked by Kenyada Oct 09, 2020 at 09:27 AM about the 2012 Kia Optima EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2012 kia optima ex and when I get into the car and try to start it it
say that no key is detected I need to insert the key. I insert the key into the
slot in the glove box and it starts up. When I try to lock or unlock the doors
using the key fob it want work and I have put a brand new battery in there. I
also have put a brand new battery in my car could that have did something
and un-programmed my key fob?

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Heather answered 3 years ago

Have you been able to figure out what was causing this? I am having the same issue.

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