FIX Kia and Hyundai Flip Key HOW TO repair

This video is made to help you. We'll show you how to repair your own key, but be warned. The transponder chip is normally glued well into the key. On this video is comes out unusually easily, so don't be fooled.
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**WARNING** If you break the chip, the car will not start, so only attempt this if you have a spare, or you are really brave. We use a soldering iron to melt the plastic, so please be careful if you do this. A hot soldering iron touching the bone after slipping with it, really hurts....
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[@mcdad68]

I thank you sir, I ordered a new fob body, completely destroyed the old fob getting the board out. put everything in the new body. doors would lock and unlock, but car would not start! I ended up buying a new fob from the dealer and having him program it! $ 400 later...I watch your video a few years later, there it was, didn't realize that little chip was inside, thought it was on the circuit board. I changer the body on the 2nd fob, as buttons were worn out, and it all works! Thankyou!! God bless!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great stuff. It's a very common mistake that happens, so well done on getting teh second key fixed ok

[@ivanda000]

I struggled the whole morning trying to figure out what in the world was exactly the problem with my new key! you’re a legend thanks so much

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Ivan, glad it helped you :)

[@chrisdbarry]

You're an absolute lifesaver. I thought I had found the transponder, but it turned out to just be a plastic cover. Was about to give up and fork out the $400+ for the new key when I found your video. Legend.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice one Chris, glad you found it. Lots of people think they are just part of the plastic case Thanks for the feedback

[@lharley]

Can’t thank you enough for this video-had some trouble getting the pin out, but otherwise, such an easy fix. And you saved me $300! Thanks again!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome. These keys have been designed and manufactured so poorly, it's not right that you should have to get a new key. We always try and re-use the electronics when we can. Glad it helped

[@MTBrep]

How did you get the pin out ?

[@marshaclarke8279]

Thank you!!! This video helped me replace my 2011 Kia Soul case. The key broke just like in the video and the dealer wanted $400 Candian for a new key! I initially glued the key back in with Gorilla glue until I realized I could purchase just the empty shell. I purchased one for $2.99 USD from China off ebay and was unsure if it would ever arrive, but once it did I searched and found this amazing video!!! The hardest part was opening the original KIA case. I think my key was actually a solid mold, so I had to heat the plastic and cut it open! The 2nd hardest part was removing the pin for the key. I actually had to take it to a Jeweller, who had to heat the metal to get the pin out. He put my old key in, and replaced the pin with a new one for $5. I was so thrilled when I put everything together and it worked!! I was afraid I might have damaged the circuit board when I was trying to cut the case open, but everything works like a charm! THANK YOU for making this video and putting it out there.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Really pleased it all worked out ok Marsha, thank you for the feedback :)

[@MrMadforitdiver1968]

Thanks for this...the only one out of three videos I saw that firstly showed the best way to open and secondly bothered to mention the transponder chip.....which saved me a very expensive mistake!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes a few people throw the old case away with the chip inside. Really appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching :)

[@marieloveridge6508]

thanks so much for this video, I was able to replace my Remote thingiiiii with no trouble at all....thanks again...I would just like to add that I am an 78year old woman....us oldies can do stuff too...

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Marie, really pleased you managed to get it fixed :)

[@lendavies5449]

Really helpful, if I had not viewed the video I wouldn't have known about the hidden chip which fortunately wasn't glued to the old case. Brilliant work guys.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Len, pleased it helped :)

[@bagman534]

Thank you so much you saved me exactly $746.00AUD. The ripoff Kia agent was going to charge me $275.00AUD for each fob and $117.00AUD to reprogram each fob.That's $784.00AUD. I purchased two fobs for $9.00 each + $20 postage and handling.that's $38.00AUD + 2 minutes to watch your video and copy the steps. Thanks again Great stuff

[@TheCarKeyMan]

This is why we make these videos. The prices that dealers are charging, when what they sell is flawed is just criminal. Really glad it has helped

[@joshbacon8241]

@@TheCarKeyMan And why do you think the dealers charge so much? So they can make more money, that’s why!

[@taxibarak]

Many thanks. I would not repaired it without your video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well that makes it worthwhile, great to hear that and thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback :)

[@brianhaworth2635]

Hi Steve, thanks very much for your excellent training video, The local key company asked me for £50.00 for the key parts plus extra to fit it all. I obviously refused and bought a key kit online for £6.00. took me about 45 mins following your instructions. Thanks Again excellent.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Brian, if you're handy then it;s great to save some money :)

[@mrkdrury]

Awesome video, saved me a ton of money, Kia Canada wanted $500 for a new fob which is extortionate, I destroyed the old fob getting it apart, it simply didn't want to let go! But the immobilizer chip popped right out, had to fight a lot and swear a lot to get the spring tension on the button, but I got there in the end!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Mark, the price of Kia and Hyundai keys is crazy, so really pleased this helped :)

[@luqmaanfrancis5360]

For the most part this video is very useful however just a tip for most of the people trying to change instead of burning a whole through the original key to get the transponder off either use a heat gun to melt the glue and a flat screw driver if it's really stubborn or if you like me and just the plastics on the front for the lock and unlock is torn and broken just replace the front of the key and keep the original back intact saves it alot of time..

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the input, appreciate your feedback :)

[@jcblachford]

I have just done this and if it wasn't for watching your video I would never have known about the hidden chip. Many thanks Car Key Man.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback, yes the chip is easily missed!

[@gatitam2875]

Thank you sooo much, you just saved me $330.00 Plus Taxes. I had never done anything like this before, you just made it look so easy so I ordered the case & now it's working Great, Thanks Again I am so happy I have my remote working again :) . Have a Good Day!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello Gatita, so pleased it helped and you have a working key! Well done :)

[@paidturist]

We are too grateful, managed to put it together, on a Hunday Elantra!! Have a nice day, from Budapest, Hungary!! :-)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Kis, just seen this, thanks for watching :)

[@chrishickey3592]

Many thanks for your video. I tried it. Tiny screw was awkward and removing chip was definitely not easy.. But with your video it worked out for me.. cheers.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Chris, well done :)

[@martindijkmans9647]

Thanks a lot car key man! I didn't have all the tools you've had at your disposal, but I was nevertheless able to change my two keys having watched your video at least 3 times. Very clear step by step explanation and very clear video. Saved me something like 250€ each (in France) + reprogramming (labor expenses). Net estimated gain: 550€ for the two keys.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done :)

[@matthewlewis2072]

BRILLIANT. Just done this for my 2010 Cee'd, worked a treat, am off to get the new blank keys cut (blanks cost £3.50 each off Ebay) - opening the old keys was a nightmare, they'd been glued shut so the case broke, fortunately the transponder wasn't glued at all! Fantastic work, guys.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great , yes sometime the chip just drops out! Glad you got it sorted :)

[@nehagoyal6310]

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[@paulanderson6023]

Brilliant video so accurately described thanks just saved me €250

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Paul :)

[@patrikandersson703]

Amazing tutorial, made it so easy to take apart the old key and rebuild the new one! and save a LOT of money

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Patrik, thanks for your kind words, really appreciate your feedback :)

[@johnmcgrath3056]

Hi Steve, Kia wanted $350.00 for a new key fob. I purchased a new blank o e from Amazon for $6.50, followed your directions and have a new key fob. Thank you for you information. Very helpful information. Cheers!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great John, Kia and Hyundai prices are a bit steep here in the UK too. Really glad it helped :)

[@lynnepointing7596]

Brilliant tip about the soldering iron! Struggled for ages to try and get the chip out, then found your video and simples! Thank you! 😊

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Lynne, glad it helped :)

[@l8ur1e]

This video, and the other one on the later type of key are both excellent. I have found with my wife's i30, earlier type, that after a lot of use, the rubber button pad gets very worn, so badly that there were holes in it. So I bought a spare shell for about $10, thinking I would replace the shell entirely. However, I found that the rubber pad was not glued in to the spare, and could be very easily got out with a toothpick. Then I removed the residue of the broken one, again with a toothpick. I cleaned off the slight amount of glue residue on surfaces inside the shell that the pad sticks to with isopropyl alcohol. Then I fitted the new rubber pad, using a tiny, tiny amount of Loctite gasket sealer as the adhesive. It's as good as new now. If this is the only problem with the old key, it's a much better solution to do this rather than replace the whole shell. I wouldn't have had the confidence to do this though if I hadn't studied these videos first.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

OK, thanks for giving our readers another option :)

[@Tommydoherty89]

Great video, just fixed my key. I used my old key case, just took the key shoulder off the new case. Thought that was much easier than attempting to fiddle with the chips and board

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Tommy, glad it helped. Sometimes the parts don't transfer, but I'm glad it worked :)

[@rockfan3299]

This happened to me 3 weeks ago with my Citreon Flip, today it happened to the wifes Hyundai! flip! The Citeon was just the pin missing//// Checked the wifes spare key and it has the same split... Not happy with this! Such a bad design. Thanks for this, I will order 2 tonight.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes very poor design on many flip keys unfortunately, they just can't take the strain!

[@mudkip90000]

Thanks for this. The blade came out of my key as you demonstrated in the video but the rest of the fob was all good. There was no need to transfer the transponder and circuit board to the new fob, I simply put the old blade back into the old fob just using the new button and blade holder

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice one, they don't normally transfer over..glad it all worked out

[@edsegio]

@@TheCarKeyMan This is the comment that I was looking for. My fob is fine, it's just the cracked connector to the blade. So as I only have one key to begin with, I'm a lot more confident about just replacing the blade and not transfering everything over to a new casing. Thanks for the comment and the video, both of you!

[@wave4573]

Just burnt a hole through the transponder thanks to this great tutorial. Awesome job.

[@delenasjohnson]

Great video, took me 6 hours to open the case because some bright spark (cretin) glued the whole case together! Two blisters and three stab wounds later, I have a perfectly functional key! Thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Sounds about right!...Glad you got there in the end

[@TheYas76]

Hahah same my hands are bleeding

[@free2express08]

No chip in my 2011 Kia Soul but I was able to put together my new key and the buttons work, thanks to this video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the info, is it a US model?

[@radiator1979]

I have just replaced the whole key covering. I used a soldering to get the chip out. Was affraid but it popped out with no brain. Thx for video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, yes can be a bit fiddly, but the hot iron usually does it ok. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@olebar2005]

Your video is amazingly simple and didatic! Have just fixed my two keys (the main and the spare one) Congrats, and keep with the good work helping people accross the world, man! Thank you a lot!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Ze, thanks for the feedback. I love the word 'didatic' which I had to look up! You are very kind. I'm pleased it helped you. We see so many broken Kia and Hyundai keys every week, it's just not good enough that they break so easily. Take care and thank You again

[@EverlastingHate]

Amazing tutorial, made it so easy to take apart the old key and rebuild the new one!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Martijn, really pleased it helped you :)

[@adrianrizzo4396]

This video was really really helpful. I changed the case of my Kia Cee'd SW 2010 key, everything exactly as shown in this video, except that the transmitter came out easily without need for soldering iron. The replacement (from AliExpress) fitted well, except for the key groove which needed filing as explained in this video. Original key didn't have a screw; replacement key had a screw; presumably to stop it falling apart. Thanks again.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Adrian, glad the chip came out easily :)

[@oscarcerdas]

This video is usefull for me, thanks ! i cannot locate chip. I watched the video and was able to locate it.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That’s great news, really pleased it helped :)

[@MegaHellstrike]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Just successfully fixed my key, the deepening of the groove was mildly annoying with my dremel but it ended well. My carkey has been falling apart for years, rubber top completely crumbled out and such, but some days ago I opened my key and the keyblade shot out from the holder akin to what Call of Duty games sell people as "ballistic knives" haha

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Good job with the Dremel ;) Glad it helped and thanks for the feedback

[@brianhutchison2408]

went to Timpsons and the guy did it all. wonderful service for £35.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Good job, which branch?

[@brianhutchison2408]

the one at Morrisons

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Which city or Town? If you're getting a good service, it would help other people to know if you don't mind telling us ;)

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

No soldering iron required for mine. The retaining clip took some getting out, but the transponder chip just fell out when I tipped it over. Happy days no melted plastic smell for me.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice, always a bit of a lottery with this key!

[@ballyastrocade5672]

I sure wish my keys came apart as easily as yours did in this video! :) Fortunately, my keys didn't have the transponder chip, so I didn't have to deal with that part, but Kia glued these things to within an inch of their life. I ended up using a Dremel tool (that's a brand name here in the states for a hand-held rotary tool; they may call them something else over there in the UK) to very carefully saw the shell apart along the seams a millimeter at a time. Once I got it apart, though, putting it back together was no trouble, thanks to this video, aside from the usual problems of trying to hold spring-loaded parts together in the right position while you snap the shell back together. :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You must have had a steady hand! well done. Yes occasionally we come across a tough one, not sure why, maybe they had some glue to use up!

[@jancy1609]

Thank you, we couldn’t have done this without your video. :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, really pleased it helped :)

[@emilyplane3702]

Thanks Car Key Man!! You just saved me $500

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Emily, that makes me happy. Well done :)

[@malarky27463]

Thanks very much, this worked for me. I have a 2008 i30 cw (wagon) in Australia. The key had broken exactly where the one in the video had broken. I got the new key case from ebay for a few dollars. The transponder chip just fell out and had a small plastic clip holding it in. No glue, no soldering iron. I still had to file down the groove, that was the scary bit. There wasn't a video of removing the pin, which was also tricky, but I found a nail the right size and I was gentle with it. Had to practice a bit to get it all back together, but watched it a few times and it eventually worked.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, we'll have to make a video on how to remove the pin. Thanks for the feedback and glad you got it done ok :)

[@sjwilli1972]

Done two differnet makes of car thanks to this guy. So thanks guy:)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great news, thanks for the support :)

[@tamatoa8261]

The dealer wanted almost $400 to replace 1 key fob! I needed to replace 2. I bought the FOB's on ebay for about $18 each and did it myself. Just switched out the circuit board from the old which was still good and put them in the new case. BAM saved myself almost $800.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, the prices from the dealers are outrageous at the moment, not sure why. Really glad it helped :)

[@andrewbailey7104]

Genius. Blade had pinged out as demonstrated due to cracked hinge. New fob was £6.99 and repair went exactly as described in the video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Gtreat stuff Andrew, well done!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Did the old blade fit into the new case, or did you get it cut?

[@andrewbailey7104]

Used the old blade and had to file the groove as described. Winding up the spring is awkward but can be done.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Andrew

[@TheXantia99]

Perfect. Thanks a lot. That´s the issue I had. Forgot all about the chip. TOP! Thanks a lot. I didn´t use the soldering iron, but carefully cut away the botom of the old flipcase, until I hit superglue. Little pressure with a punch and out cam the chip.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, they can be tricky. Thanks for the comment :)

[@Dragoncandy11]

I bought a 9 dollar replacement fob off of Amazon.com, followed this video (thanks so much), and put it back together, but mine had no transponder that I could see. Kia Soul 2012. I thought when I pried it apart the transponder went flying, but I never found it, so I put it together without it, and it works perfectly. I figured the transponder was on the board somehow. There was nothing in that slot where the transponder was supposed to be. Anyhow, I'm very happy. My keypad was torn up where I couldn't lock the car from it, only unlock it.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

H there, thanks for this feedback. Are you in the USA? We've had several comments about American Kia Sould models not having a transponder!

[@samanthamontes8054]

I also have a 2012 Kia Soul and it worked the first day or so then just stopped. The red light comes on I already replaced the battery so I am not too sure why it stopped working. Thank you your video did help me put everything back together.

[@vickyd7541]

Thank you, very useful instructions. In my key the keypad was damaged - don't press the buttons with long nails! I had to use a lot of force to open the original key - the parts seemed to be glued together and the chip wasn't glued on at all so I nearly lost it when the parts scattered all over the room when it finally popped open. But the rest was easy as the chip didn't have to be cut out.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Vicky, yes the case is normally glued and can take alot to open it, did you manage to use the pliers that we use? It's funny but you can never tell which chip are going to be glued in and which aren't

[@ryanwilliams2953]

Great video, all the buttons on both my fobs had broken. Now I have two new shiny fobs cheers 👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Ryan, glad it helped :)

[@marcomoraschi3537]

I like best of all the part of removing block pin. Well done

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Marco :)

[@RAGElee]

Everything in this video is super helpful. However, I do wish that you had gone into more detail on how to get the pin out of the aftermarket key blade. I couldn't figure it out so I just added a different spare key on the same key chain. Having the buttons fixed was the most important part for me so while it would've been great to insert the laser cut key back into the fob I ended up having to use a separate key. Which isn't that big of a deal to me.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, sorry I didn't show this. The blade is held into the blade holder with a pin. The pin needs to be knoked out with a punch, smaller than 1.4mm.

[@simleino]

Thanks! Transponder chip was not glued, so it was very easy!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

I'm always happy when they chip drops out! I wonder if they ran out of glue one day in the key factory...well done on getting it fixed :)

[@nomadnomad9517]

Great video. Prying case open with pliers helped and I would have missed the chip altogether, thinking it was inside the cover thingy that comes out easily.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@MrNonikkas]

Also used pliers. This was hardest part - had to use a lot of force and thought there might be existing screw under Kia logo (there wasn't). Rest was straight forward. Very clear video and tips. Thanks very much!

[@ianmcgarrigle9510]

thanks for the helpful information ,,id purchased a fob cover but it came without instructions and i missed out the transponder chip ,,,guess who's kia soul wouldn't start lol ..all fixed many thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Ian, yes this is very common, glad you got it all sorted out before the rubbish was collected !

[@SnowWalker1]

Why is nothing ever easy these days. Bring back the old keys!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Agreed SnowWalker, a bit too complicated and poorly made ;(

[@joplinlabissiere-ri7ce]

Great instruction! How do you get the pin out to put a new blade in? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Joplin, you need a small punch or pin, anything less than 1.4mm will be fine

[@mexactly]

You saved me $445! Thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching :)

[@retlt592]

I have a 2012 Kia Rio 5 and my fob did NOT have a chip. Perhaps it's in the circuit board but FYI, if you're struggling to find your chip, it may not be there. Very helpful video BTW. Thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, thanks for the comments. Please can you tell me which country you're in?

[@retlt592]

USA

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Seems like there's a few late Kia's in your country that don't have chips! Thanks for the reply

[@alexriva846]

the transponder chip i have found to be hidden , even in the blade sometimes. they can be very small. nothing like the green chip board for the remote controls. this is from my findings

[@LamboMoney]

The Car Key Man is the chip for remote start? if so, mine definitely will not have that.

[@paulclark2410]

Thanks so much. I had no idea about the transponder; the soldering trick worked a treat to remove that.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Paul, glad it helped and thanks for the comment :)

[@MrConspark]

Thank you mate! Did the case bit but couldn't work out why the car wouldn't start but unlocked/locked ok! Cheers from Aus

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff, glad it helped you sort out the problem :)

[@Rockythefishman]

thanks, this really saved my bacon

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, glad it helped you :)

[@luigipecorino]

Thank you. Perfect step by step instructions.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Luigi, thanks for the comments :)

[@remkostrik5986]

Thanks for the video. Well explained . Got the job done thanks to your video !

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Remko :)

[@gernblanstead2738]

Thanks for the GREAT video, our case swap went easy.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, did the chip come out ok?

[@gernblanstead2738]

no problems

[@cali415ification]

Ok, so it turns out my key fob does not require a chip. Thanks for the tutorial. It really helped me save a ton of money. Flip keys are a poor design. The pin / hinge area broke on both my keys.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

We've been told about alot of USA vehicles that do not have a chip fitted inside the key!

[@retlt592]

Wish I'd have read the comments before I searched for my chip! :)

[@lynphilion1501]

Me too.I sat and pried the opaque rubber that was glued in it for forever. Then looked onthe otherside of what I took apart and saw the place where the chip goes and realized I don't have one. Actually I hoped I didn't loose it so I put it all back together with new case and it worked.

[@sidtw13]

Spot on this although since it was just a case of my blade coming out of its case as in the example showed at the beginning of the vid i just put a new casing in for the old blade and didnt mess with the chip. Also instead of filing the groove i found a bit of paper clip pushed through did tge trick

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done on getting it working Sid :)

[@xommage]

Kia Rio 2011 - Had to cut/snap the old outer casing as it was glued shut! and the transponder was glued to the little removable part which was great. thanks for the video!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done and thanks for the comments :)

[@savanaweimer9358]

I’m having the same problem! Thank you

[@faftducker3102]

I had this issue same model. Keys work engine turning over but wont engage

[@Brian5291]

Hi first of all I’d like to thank you for this amazing video. I’d like to know how can I remove the old pin that holds the blade in place please? I tried to use all sort of small other pins but can’t find a way to remove it?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Brian, sorry I've not replied sooner. Did you get this sorted out ok?

[@MTBrep]

Your instructions were brilliant however I am having issues taking the pin out to change my key over . Any tips ?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, are you using the pin punch?

[@rafts02]

Thank you so much for this perfect video. It was very helpfull

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff, really pleased it helped you :)

[@josephgliddon3106]

Took my wife's key apart on her 2011 Kia Soul, I found no chip. Kept the fob motherboard in the house, took only the key for the ignition and it started. So keep in mind you may not have a chip.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Joseph, yes I didn't know this hen I made it but I'm guessing you live in the States? Not sure why a few of your models don't have chips, but every now and then we get a comment like yours. Thanks for letting me know :)

[@free2express08]

Thank you. Same car here and I'm not good at repairing things.

[@mayflowermayflower2231]

What tool did u use to get the pin out of the sliver key part

[@RockyFoxxowo]

​@@TheCarKeyManah, that's where the recall and the whole trend happened

[@Antousful]

And if you are in Australia, there IS a Chip, only the cover cap is white...which confused me and eventually I had to look for the chip in the bin right before the rubbish collect car😂

[@harrymunyai7151]

Thank you very much it really helped me SO much

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Harry, thanks for the feedback, really pleased it helped you :)

[@pH7screwtube]

Thanks for posting. Thumbs up from me. I was having a tough time trying to open up the fob. After watching your video, I used some regular pliers and forced it open (feeling lucky I didnt break anything). I did not have the reverse pliers that you have.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, it's always good to hear when our viewers adapt and use what's available. Did the chip come out ok?

[@pH7screwtube]

I dug into that thing and got to the bottom and found no chip! Then I did some research and found out that Kia didnt have one. I felt foolish wasting time on it, but everything worked out.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Are you in America?

[@pH7screwtube]

Yes I am in the US ..... The Kia Soul that we have does not have a transponder chip. It was built in 2012. I should have researched that before digging.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, thanks. Yes the Kia Soul is different to all the others, I didnt realise that, as you now know , there is no chip, sorry

[@yeahthewoods]

Great video. Thanks for the tips!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Chris, glad it helped and thanks for watching :)

[@richardrichard5409]

Excellent talk thru, many thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks for the feedback :)

[@qwerty1234-l8r]

Thanks for posting this, just bought a fob + tools from you on Amazon

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Jeff, really appreciate the feedback :)

[@paulgoodwood2099]

Thank you, had to do two keys saved over £700.00 on new keys.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Paul, really pleased it helped and thanks for the feedback :)

[@myrnanajera1216]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to follow your instructions and VOILA! New key. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done for getting it fixed :)

[@IslandsOfFun]

This video helped me so much. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, really glad it helped you :)

[@jacknorth6661]

This video was so perfect, thanks so much

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Jack, really pleased it helped you, and thansk for the feedback :)

[@alanrawnsley7151]

Thank you for your great help to fix my HYUNDAI Key and also batterrie

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome

[@georgebill1885]

Very helpful ! Very easy ! Thank you mate.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, well done!

[@Artur.Gintrowski]

Brilliant video, however the only thing I have no idea how to do, is the removing and putting back the pin. How do you do this without damaging the flipping metal part of the key?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, so remove the pin you need a small punch, with a diameter less than 1.4mm. To re-fit you need to carefully hold the pin and either knock it in, or squeeeze with pliers

[@Artur.Gintrowski]

@@TheCarKeyMan Thank you!

[@heikkipolojarvi5736]

You saved me 100€ from having the key fixed in a workshop. I sure have other use for the money, thanks man!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great news Heikki, thanks for watching :)

[@Cyx212]

Mate you're a bloody legend! Thanks so much

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Steven, thanks for watching :)

[@roryhopkins3998]

Thanks, my case broke in two when I tried using the snap ring rings. It appears it was glued or plastic welded at Kia factory, but the chip came out easy though. FYI 2013 Kia Canada has transponder chips, identical US version do not.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Rory, Yes the original keys are glued together. That's good that the chip just fell out. I'm not sure why some of the US cars don't have a chip when the Canadian models do. Seems strange to me. All of the UK cars have chips these days!

[@msdee7444]

Rory; Did you have to use a specific tool to get the chip out? I have a 2013 Kia Rio5 in Canada.

[@g1ll1an7]

Would you happen to know what size the flip key pin is for 2011 Kia Cee’d please?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, well the punch is 1.4mm as far as I know, so a little bigger will give a snug fit

[@sexyman1238]

Great video saved me a fortune, pin was a bit hard to get out . But did it in the end thankyou

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, yes sometimes the pins are tight, other times nice and easy. Glad it helped and you got it sorted :)

[@brettmastema7056]

omg this was SUCH A BIG HELP!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome :)

[@robertgrey6770]

Excellent video ,thanks I will track down a case and get it sorted

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Robert, are you in the UK?

[@robertgrey6770]

australia

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice :)@@robertgrey6770

[@Poonam-qj2kh]

Do you need to replace the cover even if the key os slow to open?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, what are you trying to do? What's the problem with your old key?

[@No_Wuckin_Furries]

..thanks! From stRaya🇦🇺

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks or watching :)

[@ariannanozzoli2046]

Come hai fatto a togliere la. spilla (chiodino) di congiungimento della chiave? Grazie

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello, the pin comes with the new case normally

[@michaellarweh5247]

Mine yes has no chip. But is working perfectly how possible

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello Michael, are you in the USA?

[@michaellarweh5247]

@@TheCarKeyMan no please. Am in Ghana 🇬🇭

[@karensvej]

Thanks for the video! But how can I get the pin out? It's a pity you skipped that step.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, you need a punch or a kit, like in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4m4lJlrlr12jcU

[@benyoung38]

Helpful but where do you mention that part that if your key has an immobiliser chip in it - it's near impossible to transfer that into the new case!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Ben, sometimes the chip just falls out, like in the video, othertimes it is glued in. There's no way to tell until you open the key unfortunately. I use a soldering iron to carefully melt the plastic around the key, just watch you don't overheat the chip

[@akj3388]

Do we need to transfer the electronics if we don't want a smart key? I just want the shell to hold the blade and work like a house door key. Please let me know.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Do you want the key to start the car?

[@akj3388]

@@TheCarKeyMan Sorry I wasn't aware of the transponder. I don't worry about the remote openings of doors so I think I can skip the green chipset. Thanks

[@xyere4984]

My key isn't broken but the rubber covering with the emblems has fallen off exposing the buttons underneath. I am questioning is there away of replacing them or do you have to reassemble everything as you did?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, yes you can just buy the rubber pads. They don't always stay in place and can be a bit fiddly to fit, but they will be cheaper

[@xyere4984]

@@TheCarKeyMan Thanks!!! I wasn't aware the pads could be purchased separately 🤗

[@tonyanderson8657]

Great! Except my old case will not come apart at all. looks like it has been fully glued when assembled.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Tonproblem when this happens as some are heavily glued. When they are that bad, we split them with a soldering iron. However it takes a while and you need to be careful you don't burn yourself, or slip and damage the insides. Are you in the UK?

[@MsToshinori]

Is it possible to program that key to opel corsa C?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, this particular key no, as it's for a Kia/Hyundai. What are you trying to get? A flip key for a Corsa C?