1997 Kia Sephia
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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1997 Kia Sephia
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1997 Kia Sephia MECHANICAL-KEY Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Your 1997 Kia Sephia uses a MECHANICAL-KEY with 3 buttons, a CR2032 battery powering the remote, and a high-security laser blade. There's also a transponder chip that communicates with the immobilizer every time you start the car.
A home health aide in Lakeside had a Sephia with a cracked flip key shell. The blade was getting loose in the housing and the rubber buttons were worn through. The dealer told her the only option was a brand new key at $200. They didn't mention the chip and electronics inside were perfectly fine.
I met her at her driveway and brought replacement shells and my HY22 Lishi. Her key's FCC ID was . I swapped the electronics from the cracked shell into a new one, verified the buttons and range, and cut a fresh laser blade. The aftermarket shells I use are the same material and button layout as factory.
She paid about $95 for the full job. Dealer wanted $200 to replace a key when the expensive parts inside were working fine.
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“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”
“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”
“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
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