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2016 Kia Sorento
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2016 Kia Sorento Smart Key TQ8-FOB-4F08
FCC IDTQ8-FOB-4F08Part #95440-D9000Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2016 Kia Sorento Smart Key SY5XMFNA433
FCC IDSY5XMFNA433Part #95440-4U000Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2016 Kia Sorento Smart Key TQ8-FOB-4F06
FCC IDTQ8-FOB-4F06Part #95440-C6000Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Kia Sorento Remote Flip Key OSLOKA-910T(UMD)
FCC IDOSLOKA-910T(UMD)Part #95430-C5100Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Kia Sorento Remote Flip Key
FCC IDPart #81996-C5000ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2016 Kia Sorento Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2016 Kia Sorento Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2016 Kia Sorento Remote Head Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2016 Sorento smart key runs a 4-button fob with a CR2032. Before you assume the fob is dead or the immobilizer has a problem, check the battery first, but also check the contacts. These fob housings get pried open with whatever is handy, and bent contact clips are common. A slightly off-spec aftermarket CR2032 can read as "good" on a tester but still drop out under load. Use a name-brand cell, seat it flat, and make sure both clips are actually gripping before you call anything failed. If the vehicle shows a key-not-detected warning even with a fresh battery, that points to a pairing issue, not necessarily a dead fob. The 2016 is old enough that there is no secure gateway or NASTF hurdle the way newer Kias have, so a qualified locksmith with the right diagnostic tool can handle it on site without a dealer trip.
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I was already in Encinitas on a Saturday evening when the call came in from Cardiff-by-the-Sea. A couple had walked out of a sushi spot near the beach to find their 2016 Kia Sorento sitting there completely unresponsive. The fob did nothing. No lock, no unlock, no response from the start button. Neither of them knew that when the fob battery dies on one of these, you can still get the car started by holding the fob body directly against the start button so the antenna can read the transponder at close range. They had no idea that trick existed. They were ready to leave the car overnight and figure it out Monday.

I was there in about fifteen minutes.

Popped the fob open on the hood of my van. The CR2032 inside looked original. No visible corrosion, but the positive clip had a slight inward bend from a previous battery swap, so even though the cell was seated, the contact was inconsistent. Swapped in a fresh cell, straightened the clip, snapped it back together.

The fob range came back immediately. Start button responded on the first press. I walked all four buttons and confirmed the doors, then showed them the hold-to-the-button backup trick so they would not be stranded if it ever ran low again before they noticed.

They drove home that night. The dealer would have meant leaving the car until Monday and paying a lot more for the same result. When you keep the right parts stocked and know the vehicle, a Saturday-night call is no different from a Tuesday morning.

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“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”

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“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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How do I spot a fake locksmith before I get ripped off?
A few things flag it fast. If they will not give you a real estimate for your specific vehicle over the phone, that is the first sign. If the opening price is suspiciously low and they say they will sort out the actual cost once they arrive, that is a bait-and-switch. Search the business name and look for a real address, consistent reviews, and a presence that goes back more than a few months. Kia owners on forums have reported locksmiths who show up, spend a few minutes poking around, then say they cannot handle Kia security systems and still charge for the visit. A locksmith who actually works on Sorentos should be able to tell you without hesitating what kind of key your year uses, what programming is involved, and roughly how long the job takes. If you ask those questions and get vague answers, move on.
What exactly is a smart key and why can't I just copy it at a hardware store?
What equipment do you use to program a 2016 Sorento smart key?
I bought a replacement fob online. Can you just program it, or is it more complicated than that?
My 2016 Sorento starts fine but then stalls a few seconds later. Could this be an immobilizer problem?
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