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2005 Kia Sportage Remote NYOSEKS-07TX
FCC IDNYOSEKS-07TXPart #95430-1F100Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Head Key
2005 Kia Sportage Remote Head Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
2005 Kia Sportage Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2005 Sportage uses a separate remote fob and a plain turn key for the ignition. The remote handles lock, unlock, and trunk release only. It does not start the car. The transponder in the key blade handles the immobilizer side. So when owners say "my key stopped working," you have to ask: stopped locking the doors, or stopped starting the car? Two different problems, two different fixes. The remote uses a CR2032. A dead or weak battery is the first thing to check before calling anyone. But here's the part most people miss: even with a fresh battery, if the fob lost sync with the receiver, it won't respond until it's relearned. On this generation, there is no owner-level sync trick that works reliably. You need a scan tool and the vehicle's security PIN to re-register the remote. No ignition dance, no button hold sequence. That's just how Kia built this one.
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I was working the Shadowridge side of Vista on a Wednesday when a call came in from a chiropractor in a small office complex nearby. His 2005 Sportage had been sitting in the lot since morning. The remote had gone completely dead on him, and he had back-to-back patients every 30 minutes until five.

He couldn't leave. He couldn't tow it during the workday. And he'd already called the dealer, who told him to schedule an appointment, bring the car in, and plan on being without it for a day or two.

I got there between his patients. Popped the fob, swapped in a fresh CR2032, and tested range. Still nothing. The fob had lost its pairing with the receiver, which happens on these after a battery dies completely and sits for a while. Plugged into the OBD port, pulled the security PIN, and re-registered the remote. All three buttons came back. Lock, unlock, trunk release, all working before his next patient walked in the door.

He had a working fob in his hand in about 20 minutes. The dealer option would have meant a tow, an appointment days out, and a waiting room. He paid a fraction of that and never left the parking lot.

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“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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Feb 2024
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“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”

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How long does a 2005 Kia Sportage key replacement take?
For most remote reprogramming jobs on this vehicle, figure 20 to 40 minutes once I'm at your location. The remote side requires a scan tool and the vehicle's security PIN to re-register the fob, which adds a few minutes compared to something that self-programs. If the ignition key itself needs to be cut and the transponder enrolled as well, add some time for that. Either way, you're well under an hour. Dealers on this generation often quote a half-day or more once you factor in drop-off, waiting for a certified tech, and pickup. We do it where the car sits.
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My 2005 Sportage starts fine but the remote stopped locking and unlocking. Do I need a whole new fob?
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