# 2011 Kia Sorento - Fob issues

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-fob-issues/185532>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** kia\
**Created:** [July 29, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-fob-issues/185532 "2022-07-29T20:06:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![kennethchi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f1d935/32.png) [@kennethchi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennethchi)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-fob-issues/185532/1 "2022-07-29T20:06:53Z")

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smart key fob and car don’t link at all.

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-fob-issues/185532/2 "2022-07-29T20:10:05Z")

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have you changed the batteries in the fob?  
if you have, check your owner’s manual. there might be info on reprograming procedures.

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-fob-issues/185532/3 "2022-07-29T20:12:29Z")

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[Kia Key Fob Programming | Kia Key Fob Tricks | Hendrick Kia of Cary](https://www.hendrickkia.com/manufacturer-information/kia-key-fob-tips-and-tricks/#:~:text=Try%20pressing%20the%20lock%20or%20unlock%20button%20on,back%20to%20the%20off%20position%20in%20the%20ignition.)

If this does not work, then you have to go to an Automotive Locksmith to program the remote to your vehicle for you.