Kia Amanti Lost Car Key Replacement – All the Information You Need to Get a New Kia Amanti Key. Tips, Costs, Your Options, and More.

Kia Amanti car keys replacement

Kia Amanti car keys replacement

 

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Kia Amanti replacement car keys – Introduction

Automotive locksmith coding a Kia key fob

Automotive locksmith coding a Kia key fob

Kia Amanti keys replacement by year – not sure which key you had: Was it a regular key, transponder chip, or remote key fob? Find out here

Have you lost your Kia Amanti car key? – How do I get a replacement key? What options do I have?

Automotive locksmith is connecting the coding machine to the car's obd to program new keys

Automotive locksmith is connecting the coding machine to the car’s obd to program new keys

Kia Amanti key replacement near me – things to remember before calling a locksmith

Kia Amanti car key replacement cost

Can I get a replacement Kia Amanti key by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?

Kia Amanti key programming – which keys can you program yourself? how to program your key & more.

Keyless entry information Kia Amanti

Keyless entry remote - Kia

Keyless entry remote – Kia

 

Introduction:

Kia Amanti key replacement - All you need to know

Kia Amanti was introduced in 2004. This model has two types of keys:

Transponder chip keys: 2004 to 2009.

An automotive locksmith coding a new Kia Amanti key

An automotive locksmith coding a new Kia Amanti key

    • Please keep in mind that while some keys or key fobs may look the same, they have different capabilities/frequencies/keyways. Therefore, having the right key or key fob is essential.
Ignition cylinder and parts

Ignition cylinder and parts

 

Quick access or go to FAQ

 

Click on the type of key you had or your year model below to get the most accurate information:

 

2007, 2008, 2009: (KK9-PT)

2007, 2008, 2009 Kia Amanti transponder key replacement (KK9-PT)

2007, 2008, 2009 Kia Amanti transponder key replacement (KK9-PT)

 

 

2004, 2005, 2006: (KK7-PT)

2004, 2005, 2006 Kia Amanti transponder key replacement (KK7-PT)

2004, 2005, 2006 Kia Amanti transponder key replacement (KK7-PT)

 

 

 

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FAQ:

 

Q: I lost my Kia Amanti car keys. I don’t have a spare, so need a replacement. How and where can I get a replacement key?

How to get a Kia Amanti replacement key

 

Generally speaking, you have three options:
  1. Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Kia Amanti cars. We can help you with that.
  2. Tow the car to the dealer.
  3. Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary).
Automotive locksmith cutting a new Kia key

Automotive locksmith cutting a new Kia key

A word of caution: The type of key you need depends on the year and model of your Kia Amanti. Therefore, the options for getting a new key made and programmed depend on whether you need a remote, an intelligent fob, push to start button, a transponder, or a regular key.

Rekey kit to change Kia Amanti ignition cylinder parts

Rekey kit to change Kia Amanti ignition cylinder parts

A: For a more detailed explanation, including tips on SAVING TIME AND MONEY, please visit our blog post: How to get a replacement key.

Not ready to call for service just yet? Click here for some GREAT ideas on how to find lost car keys.

MaxiIM 508 car key programming machine for Kia models

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Q: Kia Amanti key replacement near me – How to find a locksmith or dealer and what should you tell them?

Kia Amanti key replacement service near your location - Tips

First, make sure you have the exact year, make, and model, e.g., 2009 Kia Amanti.

In addition, write down the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car located on the left side of the dashboard near the mirror. The VIN helps the locksmith or dealer verify the year, make, and model of the car and determine which key you had.

Check a few locksmiths near your location

Also, keep in mind that many locksmiths offer mobile service and travel up to 30 miles radius from where their store is located. Therefore, depends on your location, it might be a good idea to expand your search and call for a few additional quotes, even if on the map, these locksmiths seems to be far from you.

All Kia Amanti transponder keys must be coded with the car on-site

All Kia Amanti transponder keys must be coded with the car on-site

Remember,

Their distance as you see on the map, is their business address, not their physical and current location. All you have to make sure, is that they carry the right equipment to cut and program your Kia Amanti key.

"Lishi tools" used by an automotive locksmith to decode Kia Amanti keys

“Lishi tools” used by an automotive locksmith to decode Kia Amanti keys

You can also try and call a few Kia dealers near your location, but remember that you will need to tow the car there.

Finally, make sure you can show ownership of the car by having the necessary documents – title, ID, insurance card, etc.

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Q: Kia Amanti key replacement cost – How much does it cost to replace a Kia Amanti key without the original? What is the average price?

Kia Amanti key replacement cost - estimate only

 

In short, replacing a Kia Amanti key can cost between $170 to $210. The cost depends on a number of factors:
  1. The type of key you need
  2. The car’s year of manufacture
  3. Time of day & your location
  4. Where you get a key replacement (dealer, automotive locksmith, online, etc.)
  5. Availability of code to cut a new key
  6. Original ignition or not

Factors to consider about key replacement cost

The type of key you had and the year the car was manufactured are the most important factors for identifying if you need a chip, intelligent fob, “push to start”, remote, regular “non-transponder” key. The newer the car is, the better the security features the key has. On later models, you can therefore expect to pay more than $250 for a replacement key.

Tool to check chip value of Kia car key

Tool to check chip value of Kia car key

Also,

the price depends on where you get a key replacement. Did your replacement key come from the dealer, or an automotive locksmith? Or did you get it online? Click here to get a more detailed explanation of how to get a replacement key.

The dealer usually charges about 10% to 15% less for the replacement key than a locksmith would charge. However, you will likely have to tow the car there to program the new key or remote. Therefore, the total price is usually higher.

New Kia chip keys coded on-site

New Kia chip keys coded on-site

Furthermore,

consider that if you have a locksmith come out and make you a new key outside regular business hours, the price may increase.

Finally,

If you have previously had your ignition cylinder replaced, which is quite common in older cars, this probably means that the code for the key may not be useful. In such cases, the key will have to be cut manually by a locksmith, or you will have to change the ignition again, and here the dealer can’t help.

Kia car key coding machine

Kia car key coding machine

For a more detailed explanation and GREAT TIPS on how to save money, please visit our blog post: Car keys replacement costs

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Q: Can I get a Kia Amanti key replacement by its VIN?

Kia Amanti key replacement by VIN

A: That depends on the year of manufacture of your car and the type of key you had.

The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy. There are however two things to consider:

Lonsdor coding machine for Kia car keys

  1. If your vehicle is older than 10 years, Kia dealers will no longer have its key code record, so an automotive locksmith will be your only option to get a replacement key.
  2. For vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or a remote/intelligent key/fob key, the codes should be available. However, as coding is required, you will have to either tow the car to the dealer, or have an automotive locksmith come and code the key on site.

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Q: Kia Amanti key programming – which keys can you program yourself? Which keys require a programming tool? & more

Automotive locksmith programming a Kia Amanti key on-site

A: Kia has different types of keys. Some require programming, and some don’t. All transponder chip keys and/or smart key fobs need to be programmed. This process requires a special programming machine that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has. There is no need to program non-transponder metal keys.

Advanced Diagnostics "Smart Pro" coding machine for Kia car keys

Advanced Diagnostics “Smart Pro” coding machine for Kia car keys

To make things simple, we divided all Kia keys into two categories:

  1. No programming needed (Non-transponder keys).
  2. Keys that need to be programmed (Transponder or remote keys). These keys required the expertise of an automotive locksmith or the dealer.

 

No programming needed:
Car key cutting machine

Car key cutting machine

Kia non-transponder keys are metal keys that have no chip in them, so no programming is needed.

Kia Amanti has none of this key type – all Kia Amanti keys have a chip and need to be programmed.

 

For Kia Amanti keys that need to be programmed, you will need an automotive locksmith or the dealer:
Car key coding machine for Kia key fobs and transponder keys

Car key coding machine for Kia key fobs and transponder keys

These keys, also known as remote smart keys, intelligent keys or key fobs, and transponder keys, have a security chip. Programming is needed. Also, a special machine is needed to program them. An automotive locksmith or dealer should do it for you. This process must be followed for most models made after 1998.

KK7-PT, KK9-PT.

 

Q: I have a Kia Amanti key and would like to get a keyless entry system to unlock all doors as well. Can you tell me which one I should get? Will it need to be programmed and can I program it myself or not?

A: Kia Amanti has a few keyless entry system options. For newer car models, the key you have contains a built-in keyless entry system (a remote master key or key fob/smart key). Some need to be programmed by a professional locksmith or dealer and some don’t. Below you will find all the information relevant to the Kia Amanti entry system.

 

Keyless entry information for the Kia Amanti:
Keyless entry information Kia Amanti

Keyless entry information Kia Amanti

Kia Amanti has two keyless entry remotes. Choose the year of your car:

2007-2009: SY55WY8412 (No Self-Programming – automotive locksmith or dealer only)

2004-2006: KR55WY8404 (No Self-Programming – automotive locksmith or dealer only)

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