Sedona Ignition Key.

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celtfire - 01 Apr 2004 23:40 GMT

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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Mike Allen - 02 Apr 2004 00:39 GMT

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

> 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
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> Celtfire

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Jamie Aycock - 02 Apr 2004 14:21 GMT

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

Jamie

> 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
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ned gardner - 04 Apr 2004 21:36 GMT

> 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
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> Celtfire

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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