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New keyfob programming

33K views 3 replies 4 participants last post by  sblake5  
I inherited my 2013 Kia Rio in 7/2022. The rubber buttons on the keyfob were almost totally crumbled off and made it difficult if not impossible to press lock and unlock buttons. I bought a new fob on Ebay, but now need the attached blank key cut and fob programmed to work on my car. Do I find a locksmith to do this? I thought maybe there was a chip inside equivalent to phones but I've been told no. (Ihave 2 other Kia fobs from previous cars but neither was a Rio, that's why I bought new fob). I am clueless about fobs and how they work. I'm 79 year old granny. I've fixed several other problems on car, but this simple task is puzzle to me.
My local ACE Hardware store advertises keybob cuts and programming. Might want to check your local store if you have one.