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The 2004 Kia Rio runs a basic metal key. No fob, no chip programming, no immobilizer enrollment sequence. Replacement is a cutting job, full stop. The key blank for this generation is a common profile and most locksmiths carry it. If you have a working key, I can decode it by hand. If you have nothing, I pull the code from the lock or cut by impression. Either way, this is one of the faster jobs I do. The blade itself is an edge-cut profile, nothing exotic.
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2004 Kia RIO Metal Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A woman in Blossom Valley, Lakeside called on a Tuesday. She had one key left for her 2004 Rio and snapped it off in the door lock trying to get in on a cold morning. Half the blade was still in the cylinder. The other half was in her hand.

She had already called one place. They told her to tow it to the dealer.

I drove out to her apartment complex that afternoon with my extraction kit and key blanks. The broken piece came out of the cylinder cleanly, no damage to the lock. I decoded the cut from the lock face, cut a fresh blade to match, tested it in both the door and the ignition. Took about forty minutes on-site, most of that being careful with the extraction.

She paid a fraction of what the dealer wanted just for the diagnostic appointment, and she never had to arrange a tow. Two keys out the door so she is not in this spot again.

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“This is the only locksmith anyone should ever call. I am still shocked at how fast he arrived and the price was hundreds less than other quotes I received. Honest, professional, and extremely efficient.”

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May 2024
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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”

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Marianne S.
Dec 2022
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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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Kia RIO Mobile Service FAQ

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Are you licensed and insured to work on Kia vehicles?
Yes. EZ Car Keyz holds a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services license (LCO#6792) and carries full insurance coverage. For a 2004 Rio specifically, the job is a mechanical cut with no special security-data access required, so you are not paying for overhead that does not apply to your car. If you want to verify the license, BSIS has a public lookup tool on their website.
How do I know you are not a scam locksmith?
Will the replacement key work exactly like the original?
I lost both keys for my 2004 Rio. Can you still make a replacement without a working key to copy?
My 2004 Rio key turns hard and feels like it is going to break. Is the key worn out or is the lock the problem?
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