2001 Kia Spectra
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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2001 Kia Spectra
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2001 Kia Spectra MECHANICAL-KEY Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Push-to-start all-keys-lost is the job that scares most Kia owners the most. No physical key slot. The car needs to wirelessly detect a programmed fob before it will even wake up. When that fob is gone, the car feels bricked, but it isn't.
A skier at a resort overflow lot outside Solana Beach had a 2001 Kia Spectra with push-to-start and zero keys. He was an hour from town with spotty cell service. Everyone he'd asked said smart key AKL was dealer-only.
I drove out to the ski lot. Push-to-start AKL is more involved because the smart key module needs direct access and old key data cleared before new fobs register. I used my ACDP to back up the immobilizer data as a safety precaution, then ran AKL through OBD with my IM608. His smart key, FCC ID , was a 3-button proximity fob. I held each new fob to the start button as the system counted down and registered them.
His car started at a ski resort overflow lot. Total was around $95. Dealer would have been $200 plus a long-distance tow. Smart key AKL isn't dealer-only. It's tool-dependent.
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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”
“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”
“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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