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2018 Kia Stinger
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2018 Kia Stinger Smart Key TQ8-FOB-4F15
FCC IDTQ8-FOB-4F15Part #95440-J5000Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Kia Stinger Smart Key TQ8-FOB-4F17
FCC IDTQ8-FOB-4F17Part #95440-J5010Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Kia Stinger Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 Stinger's smart key system uses a Hitag3 / AES128-encrypted transponder tied to the SMARTRA III immobilizer module. Cold weather is a known trigger for "Key Not In Vehicle" warnings on the dash, even with a good CR2032 and an OEM TQ8-FOB-4F15 fob. The interior has multiple low-frequency antennas, but the cupholder area sits in a weak spot between receivers. Move the fob closer to the center console or steering column and the warning clears. If it keeps popping up with a fresh battery, the fob's internal antenna coil may be cracked.
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Saturday night in Simi Valley, out near the Tapo Canyon Road corridor, a couple walked out of a sushi place and their 2018 Kia Stinger would not start. Dead fob. The dash just kept flashing "Key Not In Vehicle" no matter where they held it.

Neither of them knew about the backup start method where you press the dead fob flat against the start button and the RFID chip in the key talks to the ring antenna around the ignition at close range. They were ready to leave the car overnight and deal with it Monday.

I was about 15 minutes out with everything I needed already in the van. HY22 laser key blanks, CR2032 cells, smart fob shells, and programming hardware. The fob was their original, part number 95440-J5000, FCC ID TQ8-FOB-4F15. Popped it open on the hood. The CR2032 was corroded on one terminal, barely making contact. Cleaned the board contacts on the 95440-J5000 PCB, seated a fresh battery, and ran a quick re-registration through the OBD port to confirm the immobilizer accepted both of their fobs with no fault codes stored in the SMARTRA III module.

Tested all four buttons. Proximity unlock on both front handles. Push-to-start on the first press. Walked the car, checked the trunk release, locked it from ten feet away.

They drove home that night. The whole thing took less than half an hour, for a fraction of what the dealer would have quoted, and they did not have to wait until Monday.

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Do you use OEM or aftermarket smart key fobs for the 2018 Kia Stinger?
We use OEM-spec fobs verified to match the 95440-J5000 part number and TQ8-FOB-4F15 FCC ID that the Stinger runs. Aftermarket smart keys for this platform are hit or miss. The Stinger's SMARTRA III immobilizer uses Hitag3 AES128 encryption, and cheap aftermarket boards sometimes fail the handshake during registration or lose proximity detection within months. Dealers often refuse to touch third-party fobs entirely. We match the correct blank, chip frequency, and board to your car before we show up, so there is no guesswork on site.
How long will a replacement smart key last on my Stinger?
What if the replacement smart key stops working after a few weeks?
My Stinger's push-button start sometimes takes two or three presses. Is the smart key failing?
I lost all my Stinger smart keys. Can you make one from scratch?
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Kia Stinger 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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