Key Repair Hyundai Kia Flip Key New Style

[@bobgoddard4160]

Thank you for your slow and precise instructions on this process. I could not get a local locksmith to even find a fob to replace my Kia fob. I ordered one from the internet and it came with no instructions. Your video has helped me successfully repair my fob.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That’s great news Bob, really pleased it helped and thanks for the feedback :)

[@ricki-leebarrett6432]

Thank you ❤ you just saved me a $100. It only took me 10 minutes, I didn't have the pliers so I used nail clippers. Worked an absolute charm

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Ricki, really pleased it saved you some money ;)

[@100jeyaseelan]

Vow... Though am. An Indian and I have a verna.. I easily assembled my broken parts of the key by seeing this video.. Hats off

[@BCallum]

I just did my father inlaws key fob using your video. His old key fob would not come apart. Took it apart in pieces. Many, many pieces...lol. I loved how you showed the tightening of the spring. Worked like a charm!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done. Since we made this video we've had a few of these keys that are very tight to get apart. thanks for the feedback and for watching :)

[@jonathanwebb9862]

Yes, mine (2014) isn't like this, the battery has it's own lid and it does not just pop apart - and I have circlip pliers too. Any tips on this sort of fob? Thanks

[@Croi_Fiain]

5 years later - another thankful viewer. YMMV but with the case unit I got, the overall length of the key blade plus holder/shoulder on the old unit was maybe 1-2mm longer than on the new unit, so swapping old into new didn't quite work as the flip didn't work due to the shoulder rubbing in the socket. To get it to work, I swapped the old blade into the new holder, and used all the new bits except the old, working, cut key blade. I used an old watchmakers style screwdriver, flat head, which got slightly bent in the process so do use and old one you don't care about - rest the blade+shoulder over the hole of a pair of sturdy pliers (where the wire cutter bit is) on a good surface (my floor did well) and tap carefully but confidently and apply a little dab of WD40 and eventually the pins come out. The pins go in much easier than they come out! Now it works perfectly. Chip needed levering out carefully with a tiny screwdriver also as no amount of tapping worked like in the video. It didn't need holding to the steering column or anything to else to make it work - just got the case assembled and it worked first time. You definitely need some patience! I also had to destroy the old case to get it opened. New case has a tiny TINY screw under the blade to hold the two case halves together :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great info for everyone, thanks for taking the time :)

[@tirsukka]

Big thanks to you! Was able to repair my damaged buttons. Old key fit straight to new case. Took me about 15 minutes. Good as new!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done and thanks for watching :)

[@declanmanning2440]

@@TheCarKeyMan can I just swap the button pad?

[@100jeyaseelan]

I didn't change any of the sensors.. But assembled the key.. The flip works by rotating the spring twice.... Vow... Really got inspired.. Thanks a lot key man

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Prakash :)

[@100jeyaseelan]

@@TheCarKeyMan 👍👍👍👍

[@jimcobb3275]

Love the video. Showed me all the steps. HOWEVER, I ran into some issues that took some figuring out and some extra work. It was not fun. I did 2 of these, one for my wife and mine. Her's snapped right apart, no screw, easy peasy. The new cases I bought off Amazon have a tiny screw hidden away behind the key. What I had to do was file down the guide on the back side that the key fits down on. The key wouldn't go down over the new one. I used the tip of an emory board all around. You have to make sure the key fits down flush with the case or else it will be too tight when put together for the key to rotate easily. My fob evidently was glued together for some reason. I had to use a hack saw and 2 sets of pliers and ripped the whole case to shreds to get to the board, undamaged of course, so be very careful if you run into this problem. I get mine all back together and the key won't lock in closed position. I realize that a small metal piece fell off the case and I didn't put it back in. I am not taking it back apart at this time. My key will just remain open. Getting that front cap back on while holding all the pieces in place is a royal bi*ch. Maybe my hands are too big. But, all the buttons work. Thanks for the video. It probably took me 3 hours of mental anguish to get these 2 fobs done. No wonder some people would pay $100 at the dealership.

[@malcolmjones9109]

Was quoted £210 uk for new key fob, got one off Amazon for £9.50, easy to fit thanks to this super video, as others have said, the old one was glued so had to carefully break it open, but the new one has a little screw under the key so easy for next time. Thank you so much for making and sharing.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Malcolm :)

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

£210?? What a joke!

[@karend.9218]

Thanks, sadly ours had been crazy glued shut but I cut into it and we forced it open. Transferred all the bits, got it closed and it works. Thank you for showing every step. Bless you.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Karen, yes some of them are very tight. Glad you got it all sorted and thanks for the feedback :)

[@LoudPackGaming00]

mine is glued what did u use to cut into it?

[@garthmorgan7810]

Very helpful! We had 3 fobs for my son's 2012 Sportage, but none of them were whole. One the remote worked but the key was missing, one the key was present but the remote didn't work, the third the key was present and the remote worked, but the remote buttons were completely worn away and he had to use a pencil to reach the button sensor. 2 hours later and a little work, he now has 2 fobs that are whole with both the remote working and the key present. Nice!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice one Garth!

[@trecarr]

Thanks for the tips, I would never have known about the sensor or applying effective tension to the spring. I simply transferred the key blade so didn't not have an issue with filing ect. The blank cost me AUD$17 online, combined with an hour of my time to mangle the old flip key and reassemble the new. The key guy wanted $90. It works and I have the satisfaction of having done the job myself.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Trevor, well done on getting it done yourself. I'm sure the key guy gave a fair price compared to a new key from the dealer, but this is one of those jobs that if you know what to do, is fairly straight forward. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@xLightEmUpx]

Thank you so much for making this vid. I bought my car used and the key I received was already so worn the lock and unlock buttons fell out three days later. Now it’s like I have a brand new key again without having to pay for the programming

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great, thanks for watching :)

[@stanick1000]

Very useful video. The chip was a bit more difficult to export. I used the old blade, pin and spring instead of those coming with the new case

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Glad it helped Panagiotis :)

[@alexrobinson5160]

Thank you so much! Was able to take working chip and transponder out of damaged case and into a new case thanks to your video! Saved me a lot of money! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Alex, thanks for watching :)

[@Mslasvegas]

Thank you so much. Went to get my battery replaced and didn't know there was a smaller door to access it so the whole thing was taken apart and I couldn't figure out where one of the pieces went. It was a little cog piece that went on the other side of the fob with the buttons. Then after reassembling it my key wasn't popping out anymore and because of your video I was able to get the key flipping out great again. Thank you so much again!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great, really pleased it helped and thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback :)

[@germainemedia]

This was such a great help! The only thing is the Hyundai 2015 key doesn't have that little white section for the chip. Its just the main green chip and battery so I just skipped that part but it seems like all Hyundai key buttons give out after 2-3 years... Also I just used back the same metal cut key in the new body as only the buttons were the problem.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Germaine, thanks for the comments. Firstly, are you in the states? It seems that alot of American models don't have the small transponder chip. Also, with the blade, did you need to take the pin out and swap it, or did you use the blade and hinge joined together?

[@christunnicliffe5506]

Thanks for the video. I just changed a 2013 Santa Fe key because one of the buttons came off. Bought the new key off eBay. Saved myself about $100 !!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Chris :)

[@bernardholder6919]

Ours didn't have a chip and we transferred the key from the old unit along with the button plus the spring from the old unit and it worked perfectly. No pin removal, or key filing or cutting.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Bernard, you've been lucky there and that's great news. Usually if you try and reuse this part it won't stay folded down. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@bernardholder6919]

This is the best video showing this. The critical aspect is winding the spring. Thank you ever so much.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks :)

[@fiery1962]

My spring needed three full counter-clockwise turns to flip out the key blade. I also used a few drops of PTFE lock lubricant on the key blade hub and press button after assembly to ensure smooth action.

[@stevef3685]

My original fob was glued together, and the chip was glued into the little recess, was a hell of a job replacing it all.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes some of these are very tight. Well done for getting it done :)

[@Dan-ed1sk]

They do it on purpose so we can not fix things ourselves. Welcome to late stage capitalism.

[@precirondrique5691]

I had 2 keys with broken buttons and i had changed the other one same as you did in the video but unfortunately they key is not working to my vehicle until i decide to went to the dealership and reprogram, i spent 50 usd on it so be careful guys.........what i did on the second key i just only remove the broken rubber on the button and replace with new one and glued , very easy job and you dont need to open the whole key.....

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Preci, if the blade hasn't broken loose from the key then what you suggest is an excellent idea. We don't just replace the rubbers because some of them don't fit and cause problems, but it sounds like yours works well and that's great. It sounds as if your remote needed coding to the car, which is really unusual, but thanks for the information.

[@shabaaz03]

Hi, There was an issue in my key while pressing the key button my key was coming very slowly from the inside part so I opened and reinstalled the spring and other parts too. now flipping is working smoothly! Thanks for the help especially the reinstalling the spring part👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@barrybrockbank7906]

Great video thank you for posting. My second-hand 2011 Hyundai i20 came with two keys but one had a damaged case. The new battery compartment was not marked with a + also the chip did not have a cover. Maybe it was already a replacement case because my new case never had one? I just swopped over my old key and spring assembly as it was only the case that was damaged. The spring fits into a slot in the case to aid the winding up. The fiddliest part was winding up the spring by winding the key round. My wife did that for me! My kit also had a small screw and three small white things, probably for different models? It was £6.38 including a new battery on eBay.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Barry, yes you need three hands really! Glad it all got sorted :)

[@shalinik9910]

Thankyou so much I was trying to fix it...all went fine while fixing it, just that the key was not popping out as we press the button..your video helped me.. Thanks a ton 😊🙏

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Shalini, glad it helped :)

[@jaycharles8952]

Just followed your video and it worked perfect. mines did not come with the chip just the green circuit board. also, i just switch my key blade with everything to the new case. did not have to remove any pin. it fit perfect. i forgot to glue it though...thanks for the help

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the update, well done :)

[@2626stephen]

Pleased i found this. Circlip plyers going to save a lot of damaged fingers. Hopefully if i replace old blade in the new holder along with chip all should be well. Thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Stephen, did you manage ok?

[@radoslawdrajerczak3462]

Hey, thank you for sharing this tutorial. It helps me a lot. However it was not so easy to open my original remote controller. But finally I did it. Thanks a lot 😃😃👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Radoslaw, some are really glued shut we've found out since!

[@LoudPackGaming00]

mine must be glued shut any suggestions on how to go about it without breaking it?

[@stevemcvay8413]

Great video. As many have said our original keyfob was tightly glued, took lots of time to get open, broken in 4 pieces, also ours did not have a chip in it? Go figure. 2016 hyundai santa fe

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Steve, yes since I made this I've found some that are really tight, not sure why. If you have a car for the American market, then some still dont have chips!

[@satishrajah8794]

Thank you so much for this video...all the way from downunder! It was the best and clearest video for dismantling and reassembling the fob

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You’re very welcome, thanks for the feedback. Hope life j in s good in OZ

[@NT-qw8qh]

Tightening the spring is very important fot the key to flip . ur video fixed it for me after 2 days fight :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Love the term 'fight'. Sometimes it feels like it I know, glad it helped and thanks for watching :)

[@gramirez7736]

Thank you so much, you helped big time. Only difference was that in my existing key fob, didn't come with a chip separated. It was implemented to the board.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Gustavo, what is the make and model and where are you in the world please?

[@gramirez7736]

@@TheCarKeyMan I have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. I'm in the United States.

[@bluehawk8390]

Wow thank you I’m in the same boat thinking I lost the chip while opening the case

[@gramirez7736]

@@bluehawk8390 hahaha that's what I thought as well when I first opened mine.

[@harjindertirvedi]

@@bluehawk8390 very helpful thanks

[@roadstories007]

Brilliant!!! Only thing happened to mine is when I used the pliers to open it blew apart. Must have had some blue holding. At that point I was committed lol

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done on getting it apart! Glad it helped :)

[@jacobramos5384]

Thank you this video helped a lot. I opened it to change the battery and everything popped out even the spring and I originally didn’t know how to put it back. So thanks I was able to fix it

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Jacob, thanks for the feedback :)

[@lcooperhunter]

Thank you so much. Needed to replace battery and didn't want to break case. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Lynnita, thanks for watching :)

[@tony07737]

The video is very helpful. I replaced the case for a Hyundai Sante fe 2014 remote without the keyless start so no chip. The case is readily available on eBay so that was easy to find. My only challenge was getting the case open. It partially cracked and I eventually needed to use a chisel to open the case. Thanks again this was a great help. Good video!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes sometimes they can be really glued tight. Glad it help Tony :)

[@colinosborne3877]

@@TheCarKeyMan mine (picanto)has a screw under the Kia label, it is so small i cant tell the head type, allen, possi etc ? i can only think of butchering the old case to get it apart. Also there is a silicon seal for the battery case which needs swopping over.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

@@colinosborne3877 Hi, does the case look like the one in the video?

[@g0l0y]

Thanks , it was extremely helpful, please explain the importance of the chip in some video , because the car would not start unless that is inserted properly and I did not know that, was trying for a lot of time using the metal part of the key but the car just won't start , it only happened once I put back the small black chip which I had no clue about. It was possible because of this video, once again a big thanks.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching, in future I'll explain this further

[@goosemanny]

I found information in this video extremely helpful, I left my old key attached to the old mechanism, he didn't explained you don't need to pull the key pin and replace it with the new key, no everyone has such tools to remove it. I replaced everything else and so far it fit perfectly. My key had no chip, my guess is that's for remote start, which I don't have.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Aquiles, sometimes you can leave the blade connected, but usually not. This is because the old hinge mechanism doesn't usually match the new case. But well done if you got it working ok

[@bedrosorchanian3791]

Thank you, very useful video; you just saved my colleague $500 dollars.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great news Bedros, glad it helped you and thanks for watching :)

[@mayankbhatta1555]

Man thanks a lot. If fixed my dad's car keys with your help

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done on helping your dad :)

[@Rainbwskr]

Thanks for the tutorial. My problem was that the old key fob for my 2012 Kia Soul appeared to have been super glued together. No way it was coming apart. Will try again later with the other original fob (also broken).

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Chris, yes some are very tight. Do you have the new case ready and are you using the Circlip pliers to open it?

[@andrewcasey8896]

Bloody brilliant. Saved me £260 from hyundai. Thank you very much

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Andrew :)

[@roy2689]

Also watch out for the key blade being tight and not wanting to flick out properly after assembly, the spring that came with my Kit was a lot stronger, the spring diameter was the same but the coil wire cross section was thicker and this excess spring pressure caused the mechanism to be tight and bind up, I swapped it for the old spring and it was perfect after that...

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Roy, thanks for this tip, hopefully it will help people in the future :)

[@Draconightfury]

I used the old and new spring and it seems to stick no matter what

[@roy2689]

@@Draconightfury Hi, not sure what's going on there, the only thing i can suggest is to take it apart and carefully reassemble it, any misalignment in the parts could cause binding. There is also the possibility of a poorly made unit, and perhaps buy one from a different supplier, hope that helps

[@richardrichard5409]

Brilliant guide, well presented and down to earth, thanks guys. PS can I just add that some of these keys have a screw under the Kia logo that needs removing before disassembly.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Richard, yes I must make another version showing to remove the screws..Thanks for the feedback, it's really appreciated :)

[@BlueSparkzVideos]

Mines is for a Hyundai sonata '16 and I did not find a transponder chip. I did a little digging and it seems the transponder chip is for starting the car key-less-ly which my fob never did. The only other possibility is that I somehow dropped somewhere, there was a "pop" when I split the fob open with the snap pliers, but other than that I carefully took the shell apart. For now, begin transferring the parts to the new shell, but let me know if all fobs are supposed to have the transponder chip.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Normally there is a small transponder, but on some USA models this is missing. Does the car start?

[@BlueSparkzVideos]

@@TheCarKeyMan yes. It works like always. I kind of messed up the spring, but I don't mind. I'm just glad I can use the buttons again.

[@laxmikantkadam1365]

Hi, great video. I have done the same as per your instructions. All is well except when I press button key openings but it is not closed. It will pop again when i try to close. Please advise

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, do you mean that the blade won't stay closed when you fold it down?

[@nssatomic]

My new case seems to work with one exception. The key won't stay closed. It springs to the open position just fine though. Not sure how to fix that.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello, have you used all the new parts except the blade?

[@nssatomic]

@@TheCarKeyMan Yes, however it's starting to stay in the closed position more often now. I think because the spring is so new it just needed time to become less "springy". Thanks for the help.

[@hiram8727]

Do you have to transfer the key blade? If i bought a key that already has one attached so i still need to replace it?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well you could get the new one cut, or transfer it

[@angelicarodriguez1411]

Great tutorial! This video made replacing my key fob super simple. I also didn’t have a chip in mine but I see other comments saying it’s because I’m in the US. I ended up using the old key blade because I couldn’t find anything to poke out the pin lol The key works perfectly though!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Angelica, glad it helped you :)

[@SetitesTechAdventures]

Thanks. I got a key I didn't realize was aftermarket though I should have known. With my previous car the case was a 1 to 1 replacement but in this case everything about the mechanism was slightly different. You save me from an expensive mistake.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes the replacement cases are slightly different, did you swap it all over?

[@alexandercisneros6631]

For some reason the key fob I fixed did not have a immo chip and I checked to make sure maybe it fell out but it does have it.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Alexander, does the car start?

[@alexandercisneros6631]

@@TheCarKeyManhey sorry to respond so late it did start my car was push to start and for whatever reason didn't have an immobilizer

[@prateeksharma9151]

Awesome video... Thanks. Assembled my Xcent car key by watching and its working fine now... Great work

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Prateek ;)

[@HappyBulldog]

2012 Kia Soul is almost exactly the same. Except I didn't need to remove the little chip, like he had to with the soldering iron. No little chip was installed in the old board or fob.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, Thanks, quite a few Kia Soul owners have told us this. Are you in the States? Our UK vehicles all have chips

[@HappyBulldog]

@@TheCarKeyMan Yes sir. Car was purchased in California.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks, Have a great Holiday season :)

[@jaymariemendez5295]

HappyBulldog I was wondering, without the chip how will the car recognize the new key?

[@johnharville8007]

Some complete tool super glued the two halves of mine together. Made it super fun to get apart (had to use a dremel) to replace with a new shell due to worn buttons. Ughh!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Oh no! You get this every now and then....well done on a steady hand!

[@JRReyes-ix3fe]

I have watch three videos and they make it easy but you try it even with the same tools it's not easy, I still can't open it. About to take a mallet and bang on it until opens up lol

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Since I made this, I have found some that are glued very tightly. I hope you managed to do your key

[@hectorelfatherr]

Hi do some keys not come with a key chip? I opened mine and there was no chip lol (the chip under the white cover)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, are you in the states? Some of the American models are missing the chip I've since found out

[@karinahernandez3714]

Tore apart my old key to get the board out in one piece but it worked perfect once put into the new (ebay) shell! Thanks for the vid definitely helped us with the placing of things :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the comments, did you re-use the old blade or get the new one cut?

[@karinahernandez3714]

I reused the old blade! It was exactly the same so it fit just right

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's good, sometimes they just won't fit, well done :)

[@donaldramsamugh1723]

Very good information my friend, thanks again, I had filed mine's down to fit and it fitted and working well, you're a blessings 🙌.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Donald :)

[@colin_cameron]

I wish I'd seen this video yesterday. I swapped the casing for my key and didn't notice the white immobiliser chip. Only found out when the car wouldn't start this morning. Unfortunately our bins were collected today so I can't even get it back out of the old casing I threw out! Is it possible to get a new immobiliser chip programmed to my car?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Cameron, this is a really common mistake, you've been a bit unlucky with the bins. A good auto locksmill be able to add a chip to your car and code it in for you

[@colin_cameron]

@@TheCarKeyMan yeah the timing was rather annoying. I’ve got someone local pricing up a new chip for me.

[@mikehughes6316]

Thanks so much, you saved me quite a few quid

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Mike, glad this helped you :)

[@nebno6]

Great video thank you! Going to fix my broken spring in my keys.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks :)

[@jeffbrunswick5511]

Screw Hyundai for making this so hard. Such a simple thing should be super easy to replace. Life is too short to spend hours replacing a bloody key!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

I feel your pain Jeff....

[@fluglotse1]

Hi, I have exactly this key, same problem with a worn button, but, it doesn't come apart with the circuit pliers like you show. Any advice?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, since I made this I've seen a few that are very tight and won't undo with the pliers. When this happens I have melted the case around the join with a soldering iron, just be patient and take it slow, a hat soldering iron stabbed in the fingers really hurts...

[@fluglotse1]

@@TheCarKeyMan Thanks for the tip- I got impatient and used a grinding wheel to cut the seams around the edges and the halves came apart. Everything came out OK.

[@TaraAmor]

We have changed everything including the chip such a great video the lights are coming on when the buttons are depressed but it’s not unlocking the doors 😢 any extra help from anyone please

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Was it working before u changed it over? Does the car start?

[@TaraAmor]

Yes the car starts with the key and the light comes on when you depress the unlock button thank you.

[@TaraAmor]

Yes the remote was working before we swapped it over

[@Martin4963]

What is the vice that you're using ?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, it's a tool that Auto locksmiths use to hold the blade at a certain angle. They are available on Aliexpress

[@shaff008]

I replaced mine as shown... Tried the buttons and they were working... engine crank but won't start... I forgat the to insert the transponder chip... I placed the transponder and the car starts but the buttons are not working to unlock the car.. I tried using the blade key and the car starts bleeping loud noise.. It stops when I lock it again....what do you think??

[@TheCarKeyMan]

So first off when you changed it over the buttons worked, which means you did everything ok. I would think there is a simple problem from when you inserted the chip

[@shaff008]

So do u think the chip is placed wrong way

[@mike4402]

I bought an OEM key off amazon and it worked perfectly. Turns out the key I HAD was actually a replica, which is why the key wobbled so much!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes some copy keys are made as cheaply as possible and just don't seem to be up to the job

[@baze30]

Thank you. This is a tricky key to work with.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, yes getting the key apart can be tricky. I really hope it helped and thanks for the support :)

[@denisfalvey1290]

I'm having an issue starting my i40. When I put the key in and go to start the car, nothing happens, If I remove the key and try again the car will start with no issue. They're no faults showing up on the dash or anything. Would this have anything to do with the battery or chip in the key fob?

[@donnyb3452]

Could you use the entire key blade assembly from the old smart case with the new case, Is the pivot mechanism different?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Don, I expect it will be different. It's made in a different factory and we haven't seen one that just transfers over.

[@rrschmid]

great video! was looking for ages... maybe update video tag to include ix35 as well! also the cir-clip pliers was a kicker! helped me crack open the shell! Thanks again!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Roland, yes the Circlip pliers a must with most keys, they make life so easy.

[@Netozappa1]

I had to file the key blade into the hinge l, since I’m not a key guy :). Saved a ton of money! Thanks!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Neto, thanks for the feedback :)

[@KeithChinmisterluh73]

how do you suggest opening the shell if you don't have that reverse-pliers tool?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Keith, to be honest I wouldn't try without the pliers. These cases can be very difficult to open and unless you want to get a soldering iron and melt the join all the way around the key ( which is a complete pain), then circlip pliers are the only simple answer

[@devjitbora4815]

Where i can get the key cover?

[@carolmilberg1390]

Have the same case 39S but after opening case, there was no chip. Is this possible, I have a 2015 Sonata?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Carol, are you in the US?

[@carolmilberg1390]

@@TheCarKeyMan Hi, sorry I just saw your reply. Yes, I live in the US and I think my fob just doesn't have a chip in it. I replaced my sisters fob from her KIA (2011 Soul) and she didn't have a chip either. I just put her old key in the new "shell" and put her circuit board in and a new battery and it worked!!! So, I'm hoping my old fob problem is the shell. I used to jog and hold it and maybe the sweat from my hand did something to it. Anyway, I ordered two shells because it is difficult to open. The Sonata 2015 shell has a silver thingy that holds the key ring and it makes it harder to open and close the shell. Thanks for writing back, BTW, I bought a ring opener plier because it was so hard to open my Hyundai FOB. I saw you use something similar. If I can't get it to work, I will contact you again. But please contact me as I am in the US, did you want to tell me something about that?? Thanks.

[@jackuber7358]

It most certainly was not as easy as your video would suggest. I have been working at this for about an hour and a half. So for all have to show for my work is a torn up fob, a cut finger, and still no useable fob. 2 1/2 hours later, after dragging out my Dremel and breaking out the miniature circular saw, and after a series of surgical cuts through the polymer shell, I was finally able to disect the evil thing and liberate the circuit board. After that, I could then follow the rest of your video to a successful conclusion.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Jack, are you using external circlip pliers to open it up?

[@jackuber7358]

@@TheCarKeyMan I used several tools in my attempts to pry open the case. Instead of the case of the fob opening cleanly, parts of the polymer broke or tore off. I am suspecting that Kia, and perhaps Hyundai as well, in and effort to maintain a revenue stream, are more effectively sealing their fobs to prevent DIY activities. Regardless, without my Dremel and mini-saw, I may never had sucessfully extricated the circuit board. Please, no offense meant to you personally... just reporting my personal experience. For this experience, and many others, I will likely never own another Kia product. Thank you very much for your video.

[@mercedesp85]

Think this'll work for my 2013 Kia Rio? I'm a bit nervous to try, but a replacement key is a whopping $350

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, if it looks like this key, then yes I'm sure you'll be fine ;)

[@fielding68]

Excellant vidio. Really well made and understandable. Thank you.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the kind words, Glad it helped :)

[@paulmurphy3922]

Hello there, we have a i40 key issue problem. I've changed the battery but still not managing to get any recognition on the vehicle. But the other key works fine. Any thoughts?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Paul, did the key work before?

[@marcelqqq]

Thank you Key Master! I recommended your video in my review (key shell Hyundai) on Amazon. (I’m not sure if it’s legal or illegal but I can delete it.)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Marcel :)

[@budabead]

Erhm.... viewer beware I'm sure this is a minority with this but mine didn't crack open So much as... the left side of the plastic warped outwards and now the metal Key bit went from sturdy to wobbly and not quite as springy. All I wanted is to check if okay after having dropped it into water (it was the water seal did its job) and now it's well and truly in need of a new case. Next time I'll pay someone a 10er to open. Expensive lesson learned

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Ok, sorry you had trouble with this. Most of the ones I get to open are tight,but open ok

[@vif1998]

Whay you didnt put the old metal blade in the new case without take out the pln , is it a diferent size.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

HI, sometimes the blade holder that comes with the old case is slightly different to the one that comes with the new case. This means that when you swap them over, the flip mechanism doesn't work very well, or doesn't work at all. But try it, it may be ok!

[@moniqueparker5292]

I was successfully able to change my key fob.❤

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great, really pleased it helped :)

[@Simon_Betts]

How do you repair the key when the inevitably don’t work after this repair?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Simon, what's not working?

[@NorthernAuburn]

I changed my key for this reason, transferred all the bits to a new shell but now the key wont start the engine. Seems like an immobiliser issue. Yet the fob opens/locks the doors no problem. Do you know why that may be and if it can be fixed?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, have you swapped the small chip over from the old key? Not the green circuit board, it's a small black thing

[@NorthernAuburn]

@@TheCarKeyMan Hi, thank you for replying. I watched your video again and had infact missed the little chip!! Such an idiot. Lol. Also, thank you for this video because I'd watched a few videos prior and NO ONE mentioned the chip, but you. Informative and thorough! :)

[@lisarobertson9203]

i just replaced the new button panel onto the old key fob? no need to transfer the key or electronics. just pops off. now have a silicon cover on top to give further protection,

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Lisa, yes just seen this other repair recently. How are the buttons now? How easy was it? Thanks for sharing this

[@adisalman6]

Thank you 🙏🏽 I do it step on step and now the engine not start😭

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, did you swap over the chip?

[@justinkysel9852]

would a newer hyundai flip key work on an older 2012 hyundai santa fe?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Justin, no, I don't think so

[@melclaireskeggs891]

How do you undo a key that’s been super glued without breaking it? As I’ve now broken the one i needed to replace 😩

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Mel, oh no! Are you using the Circlip Pliers we show in the video?

[@bnyang84]

How come you didnt just use the same key blade and holder instead of trying to swap it with the aftermarket?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, sometimes when you use the old blade and blade holder, the flip mechanism doen't work in the new case

[@ozzstars_cars]

The key to success! Excellent info, thanks for the video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevencurtis924]

Fantastic video, thank you

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Steven :)

[@mbanker79]

Thanks for make it easy. From where can I buy new Key Case? Please guide..

[@christopherhele1192]

mukesh banker eBay

[@jonelledarcy2233]

Hi! I tried this but the case will not come apart no matter what I tried... pliers etc. not the case has snapped and I can’t get into it to get the board. Any tips? All videos look like the case just ‘pops’ open... mine is like the two parts are super glued together!

[@annefrank7380]

Get some heat from a heat blower on the edges or try to drip some acetone on the edges with a q-tip that's going to bread the cohesion of the glue if it is glued.

[@juniorboy305]

What if there is no chip in the old key fob?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

sometimes we see this on USA vehicles. Is it a Kia Soul?

[@Riktoo]

Thanks a lot , you helped me to change my car keys :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great, thanks for watching ;)

[@georgiagounalaki1019]

I have the same key, although the key locks/unlocks the car, the led stays always on. When I press any button it blinks rapidly bright, when none key pressed it stays on low brightness.any ideas what’s the fault?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

I really don't know, it sounds like there's something wrong with the key

[@JavierB1988]

okay, I'm not sure what I did cause now the blade is in the open position and wont close.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Maybe you wound up the spring the wrong way?

[@MsD3L3ON]

Awesome video thank you so much for sharing👍🏼

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks for wacthing :)

[@billloveridge9247]

Superb! Would've really struggled without it! :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff Bill, glad you got it sorted :)