How To Repair Key Fob For $11 In Under 11 Minutes (Save Yourself $200+)
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- Replacing Key Fob for 2012 Kia Soul.
This particular model has no chip. Please double-check your model and its details before trying this method. If the video is too fast, you can change the speed by clicking the gear (desktop) or the three dots (mobile) on your screen.
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A key fob is a generally decorative and at times useful item many people often carry with their keys, on a ring or a chain, for ease of tactile identification, to provide a better grip, or to make a personal statement. The word fob may be linked to the low German dialect for the word Fuppe, meaning "pocket", however, the real origin of the word is uncertain. Fob pockets (meaning 'sneak proof' from the German word Foppen) were pockets meant to deter thieves. A short "fob chain" was used to attach to items, like a pocket watch, placed in these pockets.[2]
Fobs vary considerably in size, style and functionality. Most commonly they are simple discs of smooth metal or plastic, typically with a message or symbol such as that of a logo (as with conference trinkets) or a sign of an important group affiliation. A fob may be symbolic or strictly aesthetic, but it can also be a small tool. Many fobs are small flashlights, compasses, calculators, penknives, discount cards, bottle openers, security tokens, and USB flash drives. As electronic technology continues to become smaller and cheaper, miniature key-fob versions of (previously) larger devices are becoming common, such as digital photo frames, remote control units for garage door openers, barcode scanners and simple video games (e.g. Tamagotchi) or other gadgets such as breathalyzers.
Some retail establishments such as gasoline stations keep their bathrooms locked and customers must ask for the key from the attendant. In such cases, the keychain has a very large fob to make it difficult for customers to walk off with the key.
The Kia Soul is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed worldwide by Kia Motors and now in its third generation.
Designed at Kia's design center in California, the Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is manufactured in South Korea. Since 2014, Kia has marketed an electric variant as the Soul EV in North and Central America as well as Europe.
The Kia Rio is a subcompact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia Motors since November 1999 and now in its fourth generation. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.
The Rio replaced the first-generation Pride-a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva-and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea.
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I have a 2013 soul and this helped so much. The rubber in my fob were basically falling away.
So happy to hear that you found this video helpful! I’ve almost taken it down several times.
Thank you so much! I was quoted about $350 from the dealer, and then $275 from a local "Affordable Locksmith" company to replace my worn out FOB. $7 on Amazon and about 25 minutes later and it was fixed. The only thing that tripped me up was the spring recoil! Why'd you move your hands off camera????😂😂😂 thanks again though seriously you are a legend with this
Frank Costa glad this video could help you out! Yeah, I could have done a better job capturing the spring recoil. Thanks for the feedback! And thanks for watching!!
Thank you sir. With your help, mission accomplice
I watched this video once and was able to replace my key fob of course it took me longer then 2 minutes, but I did it and the key works. Thanks for the assist
Yeah it def doesn’t take two minutes. The video is sped up. I’ve done it a few times 10-12 minutes is about how long it takes me. Glad it worked for you!
It most certainly was not as easy as your video would suggest. I have been working at this for about an hour and a half. So far all have to show for my work is a torn up fob, a cut finger, and still no useable fob.
2 1/2 hours later, after dragging out my Dremel and breaking out the miniature circular saw, and after a series of surgical cuts through the polymer shell, I was finally able to disect the evil thing and liberate the circuit board. After that, I could then follow the rest of your video to a successful conclusion.
Jack Uber hey Jack what kind of car do you have? Because I’ve done 3 of these exact Keyfobs in under 11 minutes. This key is for a 2013 Kia Soul. Some other keyfobs are super difficult. Sorry to hear you’re have trouble.
@@jwfoure 2012 KIA Soul !
Mine’s the same way. The main front piece won’t just pop off, it’s like it’s adhered to the middle piece. We’re currently in the process of destroying it to get the board out. Replacement fob pulls apart easy like this video, however. 2011 Kia Soul +.
@@jwfoure I just wanted to say that no matter my personal experience, I am still very grateful for your guidance. Many, many thanks!
Jack thanks for your responses! It was a good learning experience for me that maybe all Kia keys aren’t the same. My key is so easy to do this with. I remove the screw and then everything else is super easy. I don’t own any tools other than a screwdriver, pliers, and a hammer. Just wanted to save people some money. But yeah it’s been a good learning experience hearing about the challenges others have faced trying to complete this task. Thanks again 🙏
You you very much. Took me 5 minutes because of this video. (Except the spring, I messed that up somehow and the video isn’t zoomed in enough) got it though.
EmeraldCityRiz Thanks for the feedback!! Glad the video could be of some assistance.
ThisIsFoure. The Kia dealership wanted $240 and I was completely disgusted with that. It was $6.71 on eBay for the new fob, I had no idea you could just swap motherboards. I thought I was just going to have new buttons on the front because mine and my families buttons have all broken off by now. It was great to be able to just replace basically everything. Everyone needs to know about this trick for every car. Not kidding at all, $240 for a straight up replacement. Thank goodness I stopped my dad from doing that because of broken buttons.
Worked! Thanks.
Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know it worked for you. Def saved me some cash!
What about the chip? I thought you have to take the chip out of the old one and put that into the new one?
My car (Kia soul 2012) does not have a chip in the key. I’ve replaced several keys for this vehicle, and there is no chip present.
Some vehicles do have chips, but look in the comments, many people have been successful with this method. You may have to do some research on your vehicle to see if a chip is present.
I hope this helps and saves you a ton of money!! Keep me posted!
How did you get the shell of the new key open? I knowest that you paused the video and that's the part that I needed to know.
I unscrewed the screw and used the pliers to pop it open.
I have a KIA Sportage. Does the key fob have a separate chip?
what about the transponder?
Great question! This version has no chip in the key fob for my specific car. My car is a 2012 Kia Soul. Been using the key from this video for almost 4 years now.
I’ve done this. But now my unlock and lock mechanism won’t function, the car will start tho. 😢.
This method does not work for every model. If your keyfob has a chip in it, this method will not work for your car.
@@jwfoure Thanks for your reply. My model car doesn’t have a chip. I’ll try and replace better, if that doesn’t fix, I’ll take to dealer to check it out.
@@queenhecate8975 make sure the battery is good and in the right way. Then make sure the buttons are touching the right part of the board. If you have no chip this should absolutely work.
Alright. I will do!
I saw another video that you had to solder out a little piece in the upper right in addition to the motherboard that is some other piece of programming that needs to be swapped out in the new casing. Is this the case?
Jenna, it depends what kind of vehicle you have. The Kia Soul 2012 key doesn’t have a chip. The compartment for the chip is actually empty. What kind of vehicle key are you looking to replace? Also, thanks for watching and commenting!!
@@jwfoure does the 2012 Kia Rio have a chip?
Alanna H I am not aware. But it would be worth finding out, because this process is very easy and affordable! Thank for watching and commenting! If I find out about the Kia Rio, I will let you know! Please also inform me if you find out.
@@jwfoure No, it didnt have a chip. Just recently did the process, your video helped me out. Thanks!
Alanna H that is awesome to hear!!! Glad this video could be of some assistance!
To wind the spring: not difficult, after watching czcams.com/video/8tUowgZ8eSw/video.html at 5:45 to 6:48. The crucial moment is 6:29. Run the video at half-speed or even slower.
Thanks for sharing a longer video! This video is to show people that it’s possible to change your own without paying $300.
There's a transponder chip in the case as well as the circuit board. This video does a better job and shows how to transfer the transponder chip too. czcams.com/video/8tUowgZ8eSw/video.html
This particular car has no chip in the case. Kia Soul 2013. I’ve changed 3 of them with no problems. The first one was the one in the video. Thanks for sharing a link for people that do have chips in their fobs!!
my 2012 did not have a chip
Did it and unlock lock works great but car won't start. Any idea what's going on?
No idea Eric! What kind of car is it? Was their a chip in your keyfob? My car has no chip, so it’s basically an old school key 🔑.
@@jwfoure kia soul 4u 2011. Probably had a chip and didn't see it. Will try to find the old case. Thanks for the reply.
@@ericvachon3848 let me know the outcome. Hope you get the car started! My car is a 2012 Kia Soul.
Found my old fob and transponder chip was still in it. Put it in new case and everything works great.
@@ericvachon3848 that’s awesome to hear!! Good to know that that particular model of Soul has a chip in the keyfob.
When you opened the old key with pliers I bet the parts were flying all over the place.
Haha! Parts everywhere! 😂
I do not like instructional videos with music only.
Me either brad! Thanks for the feedback. I was learning when I first made this and didn’t like the sound of my voice giving instructions. If I ever create more videos, I’ll def add verbal instructions, even if I have to use someone else’s voice.
Us Starts With You Don’t worry about what your voice sounds like, often during videos like this, people like to hear words for instructions. So keep making them.
he goes toooo fast
Thanks for the feedback! You can change the playback speed to .5% in the CZcams settings.
Too fast dude
Francisco Pancho Rodriguez thanks for the feedback. You can watch at half speed if you need to do so. Didn’t want the video to be 15 minutes long.