113 posts · Joined 2013. #4 · May 24, 2015. The key-less entry on mine has started acting up. Passenger side works as expected: about 1.5 meters from side of car the mirrors unfold and the lights come on. Press the door button and it unlocks. Drivers side does not respond until I touch the fob to the door handle. Page 30 Features of your vehicle Battery replacement For transmitter or smart key replace- CAUTION ment, Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service part- Changes or modifications not ner. expressly approved by the party responsible compliance could void the user’s authority CAUTION to operate the equipment. I purchased a blank key fob shell, changed the metal ignition key from the old fob to the new, took the battery and small printed circuit out of the old one and put into the new key fob shell. Doors work perfectly but the immobiliser doesn't appear to be valid i.e. the immobiliser light does not come on and the car fire but will not start. Defo try replacing that before doing anything else. Yeah that works but the fact the key will unlock the car from a distance when pressing the unlock button (locks it as well) makes me believe its not a battery issue. will rule that out once i have replaced the battery in the fob and or tested the spare fob. S. 1. Loose or bad gas cap. It is possible for the check engine light to come on in Sentra due to a loose or bad gas cap. The fuel system in modern vehicles is designed to maintain a certain level of pressure, and if the gas cap is not sealing properly, it can cause a leak and disrupt the pressure balance in the system. That's one place to look, on the off-chance. You could try your local tyre place. If you can't find the correct adapter, good news is that many people don't put too much torque on these lockers, and a little butchery will probably get them off. Try a wrench with sharp teeth, or grind some flats onto the nuts. hqWg7. But the remote key can also stop working due to worn buttons, poor battery contact, water damage, defective key fob, receiver module issues, signal interference, dead 12 volt battery, and unpaired key requiring reprogramming. 1. Dead battery in key fob. Dead battery is the leading cause of key fob not working in Equinox. A video tutorial on how to start a 2022 - 2023 Kia Carnival with a remote key fob that has a dead battery or is showing the error message Key Not Detected.If This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button. It means that you should always have the smart key with you. This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system. It means that The service includes the remote controls to turn the vehicle on or off or to adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle by using the smartphone. The service is provided through Kia Connect Application or a counselor. Optimizes the interior temperature of vehicle in advance at a remote location. My 2014 kia sorento will start it says key not detected but they are in the car i tried two sets. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded? It fairly new i just drove it. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sorento yourself? What have you tried so far?

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