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Don't wait 3-5 business days at the dealership. EZ Car Keyz gets you back on the road fast. We arrive quickly and have your new key working before your coffee gets cold.

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2006 Kia RIO
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Remote
Most popular Kia key typeMost Popular
2006 Kia RIO Remote PLNHM-T002
FCC IDPLNHM-T002Part #95430-1E000Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2006 Kia RIO Remote Head Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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Rio flip keys are prone to hinge failure. The internal spring wears out and the blade stops flicking open. Repair videos specifically call out Kia and Hyundai flip keys for this problem. Replacement shells run $10-$20 but the hinge pin is tight and the plastic cracks easily if forced.
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2006 Kia RIO Remote Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

If you want the fastest possible 2006 Kia RIO key replacement, here's what to have ready. Your VIN, which is on the dashboard on the driver's side through the windshield, also on your registration. Your ID proving ownership. And if you have a working key, even a dead one, keep it nearby. Add-a-key is always faster than all-keys-lost.

A yoga instructor at a strip mall studio in National City had all three ready when I pulled up. She'd texted me the VIN before I left my last job. With the VIN I already knew her Remote, FCC ID PLNHM-T002, and the exact 3-button configuration. I had the blank prepped in the van.

I used my VVDI2 to clone the transponder from her working key onto the new blank. Because she had the VIN and a working key, I skipped the lock decode entirely and went straight to cutting and programming. Total from parking to handing her a tested spare was 18 minutes. She seemed surprised it was that quick.

That's the fastest version of this job at around $89 total. Dealer charges $197 for the same key with none of the speed.

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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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Tommy M.
Dec 2023
★★★★★

“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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Dec 2025
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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Kia RIO Mobile Service FAQ

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How long does the Kia dealer take for key replacement?
A Kia dealer tech says the actual programming takes about 15 minutes using Kia software. But that 15 minutes sits inside a much longer process. You need to get on the schedule, which owners report is two to three weeks out. If the fob needs to be ordered, that adds more days. One Forte5 owner was told it would be a two-week wait just for the part. Then the dealer blocks out about an hour of labor for the actual visit. One Telluride owner was charged $200 to $220 per hour for that labor block. The real programming is 15 minutes buried in weeks of waiting.
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