*I have the keyless, push button start on the dash, won't start.

Asked by GuruB9VB8 Dec 04, 2018 at 01:42 PM about the 2013 Kia Optima EX Turbo

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A warning light comes on telling me either; key not detected, or not connected,
or not in car. From my manual, I insert key into slot in glove box, then it starts.
When I get to destination, I cannot lock with remote key.

4 Answers

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I have had a few friends that have had an issue similar on various vehicles. Try having the battery replaced in your "key" and see if it works, if you haven't already. That solved the issues from the cases I know of.

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Keyless start Kia might of left lights on can not enter car

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330

I have an old 11 Kia Optima it says key on detective I put it in the slot and it still won't start what could it be

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My old 11 Kia Optima won't start I put the key in the glove box still won't start got a new battery still won't start what could it be it says undetected on my Dash the key

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