1997 Kia Sportage
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
All Keys Lost? | No Problem
All keys lost is our specialty. While the dealer would require a tow and days of waiting, we arrive at your location and have a new key cut and programmed on the spot.
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1997 Kia Sportage
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1997 Kia Sportage MECHANICAL-KEY Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
People lose all their Kia keys more often than you'd think. The most common story isn't dramatic. They bought the car used with one key, always meant to get a spare, and three years later that one key gives out.
A barista at a shared driveway fourplex in Poway had exactly that story. Her only key to her 1997 Kia Sportage cracked at the blade pivot and snapped when she tried to open the door. Flip key housing in one hand, blade stuck in the lock. Zero working keys.
I used my VVDI2 to read the transponder data from the broken key head since the chip was still intact inside the cracked housing. That saved time because I didn't need a full all-keys-lost procedure. I extracted the blade, decoded the lock with my HY22 Lishi, and cut two fresh keys. Her fob, FCC ID , was a 3-button flip key that I rebuilt into a new shell with the salvaged chip.
She went from zero keys to two in about 40 minutes. Total was around $95. A full AKL would cost more, and the dealer wanted $200 either way. If you have the broken pieces, bring them.
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Kia Owners Rescued and Reviewed
From lost keys to happy customers
“My ignition would not turn in La Jolla and I thought I needed a tow. EZ Car Keyz repaired the ignition on the spot and also made a spare key for safety. The technician worked carefully and confidently.”
“Niv showed up, did his thing, and just like that I had two new keys for a fraction of what the dealership quoted. I have zero reservations recommending him to anyone who needs car keys replaced.”
“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.”
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