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Question

Replaced battery in my Kia anti theft alarm wont start

May 13, 2017 3:10PM PDT

Hi
I replaced the battery in my sons 2011 Kia Forte sx.When I connected the negative cable the horn and lights started going off and the car would not start.”I found out this is probably the anti theft feature”.I tried a number of solutions I found online and discovered the remote entry/ starter was not working. I replaced the batteries in the remote hooked up the car battery and used the remote to stop the alarms.The car started fine drove it around and turned the car off and started it a number of times with no problems. My son took it home that night and the alarms started going off again. He tried to use the remote again but it’s dead won't even unlock the doors.I was told the remote and car have to be reprogramed. However the dealership wants a fortune.
My question is can the anti theft be reset? I read there was a reset near the fuse box in the door but i can’t seem to find it. Can anything else be done? I’ve read this is not uncommon. I have tried a lot of things recommended on line but nothing has worked so far. I can't believe changing the battery is going to cost upwards of $500!

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Small world.
May 13, 2017 3:54PM PDT

My son has the 2009 Kia Forte and the cost to pair remotes was 35 bucks for 3 remotes. New keys were 18 dollars. I did this.


This was a Kia Ford dealer in San Diego so you may want to shop around.

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thank for the input
May 13, 2017 4:51PM PDT

I guess I'd better shop around! KIa dealer here in Jersey wants $175 just to diagnose it. and said a new remote could cost as much as $400. Did your sons car start?

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maybe three times charm
May 13, 2017 5:03PM PDT

cnet keeps deleting my post in this thread. there is a kia forum where you can get answers. just do a search for kia-forums. maybe the this post will not get deleted.

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Yes it starts.
May 13, 2017 5:49PM PDT

I can't guess if there is some non factory item here. Not many cars came with remote start.

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might want to check
May 13, 2017 4:49PM PDT