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2012 Kia Optima
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2012 Kia Optima key replacement info - no tow needed - EZ Car Keyz Ventura CA
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2012 Kia Optima
Key Options

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Push To Start
Most popular Kia key typeMost Popular
2012 Kia Optima Smart Key SY5HMFNA04
FCC IDSY5HMFNA04Part #95440-3N250Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2012 Kia Optima Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #G0001-G2500ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2012 Kia Optima Remote NYOSEKS-TF10ATX
FCC IDNYOSEKS-TF10ATXPart #95430-2T000Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2012 Kia Optima Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2012 Kia Optima Remote Head Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2012 Optima splits by trim. LX models run a traditional flip key with ID46 (Hitag2) transponder chip, no push-button start. EX and SX trims get the SY5HMFNA04 smart key with proximity unlock and push-button ignition. Both use the same PCF7952 chip on the ID46 protocol, but the programming procedure is completely different. A weak CR2032 in the smart key throws "Key is not detected" on the dash and kills the passive entry range before anything else. Swap that battery first.
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2012 Kia Optima Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A disabled veteran called me from the VA clinic lot off Telegraph in Ventura, right near the Poinsettia neighborhood. His 2012 Kia Optima EX was sitting in the parking lot and his only smart key had gone dead on the remote side. Push-button start still worked if he held the fob right against the button, but the doors wouldn't unlock on approach and the trunk release did nothing.

He used a wheelchair. Getting himself and the car across town to a Kia dealer was not just inconvenient, it was a logistics problem he didn't have help for that day.

I got there that morning. Cracked the SY5HMFNA04 fob open on his armrest. The CR2032 looked fine voltage-wise, but one of the battery clip contacts had a green tint and wasn't making solid contact. Cleaned it, reseated a fresh CR2032, and tested passive entry on all four doors and the trunk button.

Then I cut him a spare key and programmed a second smart fob through OBD using the PIN pulled from the Kia immobilizer system. The PCF7952 chip registered clean, no errors on the dash, no blinking immobilizer light.

He sat right there the whole time. Didn't have to call anyone for a ride or wait on a dealer appointment. Two working smart keys, done in the parking lot, for a fraction of what the dealer quoted him for one.

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Kia Optima Mobile Service FAQ

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What if I need a replacement key after hours or on a weekend?
Most Kia dealer service departments close by 5 PM on weekdays and stay dark on Sundays. If your only key breaks on a Friday night, you are stuck until Monday morning at the earliest, and that is before their scheduling backlog adds another few days. Kia owners on forums regularly mention being told two to three weeks out for a key appointment. I work outside normal dealer hours across Ventura, including near Poinsettia neighborhood. One call and I can usually get to you the same evening or the next morning, depending on when you reach out.
How long does it take to program a new smart key for my 2012 Optima?
Can you actually make a key faster than the Kia dealer?
My Optima sometimes says "Key is not detected" even with the fob inside the car. What is going on?
I bought a replacement SY5HMFNA04 fob online. Can I program it myself?
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Kia Optima Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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Doorstep 2012 Kia Optima locksmith coverage across Ventura County CA
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