Kia keys: what to know
The shop lists 18 Kia keys and fobs for model years 2006 to 2024, including 16 flip keys, 1 smart key, 1 transponder key.
Automotive Keys 2012-2013 Kia Rio / 3-Button Flip Key Vancouver
Folding three button flip key for the 2012 and 2013 Kia Rio. Blade swings out of the fob, transponder and remote inside, programmed on site.
KIA2012 to 2013KiaRioFlip key
Price
Price by phone
Bonded, insured and
BC licensed (E106677)
BC licensed (E106677)
- Price by phone
- Programmed at your car
- Checked against your VIN
- Pickup at 4105 Macdonald St
The TQ8HM-T034 flip key, and how we set one up.
The Rio of 2012 and 2013 came with a compact flip key: a fob with three buttons and a blade that snaps out on a spring when you press the release, then folds away flat. Locking, unlocking and the trunk are on the buttons, the immobiliser chip is inside the fob, and the blade turns the door and the ignition. Two model years is a narrow window, which usually means the part changed on either side of it, so check the year on your registration rather than matching by appearance. This is the complete flip key with the electronics fitted. A flip key shell is a different product: the hinged case, the spring and a blank blade, with no chip and no board, and it exists for the very common Rio problem of a hinge that has worn loose so the blade flops instead of locking open, or a release button that no longer catches. If your old key still starts the car, a shell with your board moved across and a fresh blade cut to match is the cheaper fix, and we do those at the bench. The complete key is for a lost key or a dead board. Kia shares its immobiliser family with Hyundai, and both are programmed with the same equipment we carry, so the Rio does not need to visit a dealership for this. With one working key, the new one is cut from it and registered in a short session. With none, the immobiliser data has to be recovered from the car first and the appointment is longer. Either way the car, the registration and your driver's licence need to be at 4105 Macdonald St in Vancouver, or with you at the roadside if we come out. The number to confirm stock and book is 604-734-7233.
How to order. Call with the SKU. We confirm the price, the stock and the fit, then cut, program or fit it. Items in stock are usually ready the same day.
Kia flip key at a glance
| Model years | 2012 to 2013 |
|---|---|
| Make | Kia |
| Models | Rio |
| Key type | Flip key |
| Buttons | 3 |
| FCC ID | TQ8HM-T034 |
| Chip | 46 |
| Frequency | 315 MHz |
| Battery | CR2032 |
Vehicles this key fits, checked against your VIN.
Kia
- Rio (Canada) 2012 to 2013
From the supplier's fitment list. Trims vary, so we confirm against your VIN before cutting.
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 2 model years, 2012 to 2013, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
- It runs on a CR2032 battery, which we keep in stock and can change while you wait.
- The FCC ID TQ8HM-T034 is usually printed on the back or inside of the original. Matching it is the quickest way to know this is your key.
2012-2013 Kia Rio / 3-Button Flip Key, your questions.
Still unsure? Call 604-734-7233 with the SKU.
Can you program this key to my car?
If the FCC ID or part number matches your key, yes. We program it at the counter or at your car.
Do I need the car there?
For programming, yes. The key is paired to the car itself.
My key looks the same but the FCC ID differs. Will it work?
No, it will not program. Match the FCC ID, not the look.
Can you erase a lost key?
Where the car allows it, yes. We remove the lost key from the car's memory when we program the new one.
What ID do you need?
Photo ID, and the registration or insurance in your name.
