Kia Remote Key Fob Case Replacement

In this video, I show you how to replace the case on a Kia key fob with a new case. Its a pain to get the old case apart so you can put the circuit board in the new case. I also show you how to set the key in the case so it will flip out like its supposed to. Be careful if you use a knife to separate the old case.

[@funtimess2995]

3 years later still as useful!! You just saved me $350 dollars. Thank you!

[@kaiserlutes8714]

Your method works very well. However, I found that if I take 2 flathead, screwdrivers (small to medium) and did a reverse scissor motion through the opening behind the key mechanism (key being held halfway open), the who fab cracked open like a clamshell and did not damage the circuit board.
To be fair, I did it your way first, and it did work. But after my knife slipped off and cut my hand and then a screwdriver stabbed my hand, I wanted to try a different method. I would also like to point out the I have this exact fab, but I did not have to drill out the plastic rivet by prying it open.
Thank you for your video! It was very helpful in guiding me.

[@joeada9309]

Yeah I also cut myself...I didn't think of the screw drivers you tried..
Next tome I will. Thanks for the comment!

[@ResonantMind]

I used your instructions and everything went just as you said, everything works just as it did before. Great instructions thanks for the help :)

[@beckycruckshank8421]

I use needle nose pliers behind the key works a lot better then a nife and faster

[@StephenOwens-yv5nb]

Thanks for that very clear instructions

[@PatDabPL]

I've found a better way! Use any oscillating multitool or a dremel and 'scalp' the upper case part (the one with rubber buttons) just 1-2mm above the line where two parts are glued. It's like 5 mins and much safer I guess ;) Then you can remove glued rests easily with a knife or even a screwdriver and you can reuse it so no taking out the plastic chip! I used that 'bottom' part with original logo and a battery cover with some serial numbers and replaced only the upper part with a new rubber! Of course I had to use superglue again but the case even clicked when I joined it back! My keys are from Hyundai i40 with three buttons. My new upper case part was highly compatible with the original case, I had to remove only a small plastic support element that was a socket for a screw which I of course couldn't use. Thanks anyway for your instructions! It took me two days to finally find out my way. I've also tried a hot-air station but the glue didn't give up. I really wanted to save my back part of the original case and it's possible :)

[@colinwilcox2840]

Doesn't say or show immobiliser removal top right hand side underneath printed circuit

[@stephenbranley91]

I'm glad you commented this, because I was thinking the same thing.

[@leannesprott5522]

You just saved me $200.00, thank you!

[@MHORBALVICAR]

I have a 2013 Sportage. Don’t forget to transfer transponder chip from old fob. It is under white cover at top of fob. Without this chip car will not start

[@joeada9309]

I only replaced the case, the guts of the remote were moved to it, thanks for the reply.

[@stephenbranley91]

@@joeada9309 The immobiliser chip is in the corner of the part that houses the circuit. It's wedged into the case and is not part of the circuit board, nor is it attached to it. People unaware of the immobiliser will throw it away with the old case and be unable to start their car!

[@paulkundi1071]

Hi followed all of the above remote opens car but doesn't start car

[@brentfugett2700]

In some fobs there is an RFID chip glued into the corner of the case separate from the circuit board. That adds another level to this difficulty.

[@simonbroadhead9997]

there is a black chip (transponder) under where the led is might have white plastic over it remove that then its under that looks like normal plastic but dont be fooled make sure you swap that over also else the engine wont start the alarms will but engine wont :)

[@billscott312]

He didn't mention immobiliser chip.This is a little black I sent lying under the PCB. Car won't start without that.

[@andygill1480]

You do realise you put your old battery cover onto the new remote lol

[@ResonantMind]

@@billscott312 I did just what was done in the video and it worked perfectly. I did not have an additional chip anywhere. just the main board.

[@PhilipBody]

I only watched this to see chip removal… but not on this model

[@atenrok]

Dude... you spent almost 20 minutes munching this case with a knife. The term "carefully" has nothing to do with this process 🤦🏻

[@joeada9309]

It was the old one so not a big deal...

[@williamgates4399]

GTTP Get To The Point! Please just quit flapping your gums. Why not use a flat-blade screwdriver?

[@joeada9309]

Yeah I do that...sorry.