Key Fob broken and driver door lock not inserting or turning the key to open door?

2009 KIA BORREGO
280,599 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LYNNB26
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I have kept the driver and passenger door unlocked for almost 2 months (since May 26th) in order for me to get inside my vehicle and I am wondering is this what landed my ignition switch to lock up June 15th. keeping me from turning the key over before I changed the ignition switch June 20th which now it turns over to start but it shuts down after trying to start it. It was put on a machine which said the key needs to be coded, although the mobile locksmith said the key is invalid, don't know if his coding system says it or if he said it on his own because the key won't take the code to my vehicle's computer. He also said it was having a hard time accepting my vehicle VIN, he couldn't find the security system or anything maybe it's in the body control module, but I do not have money to keep spending if I do not know the problem with the vehicle. It turns over but won't stay cranked. Please help me!
Jun 23, 2023 at 12:34 AM
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It does sound like the smart key module SKM is going out but to be sure we need to do a CAN scan; you can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

here is how to change the SKM out in case a code comes up for it, you can get a preprogrammed unit by searching Google or Ebay. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Jun 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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LYNNB26
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I will inform my mechanic.
Jun 23, 2023 at 1:47 PM
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LYNNB26
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It was put on a scanner already and the only code that came up was the catalyst and said the key needs to be programmed with my vehicle computer Could a mobile locksmith do this job?
Jun 23, 2023 at 4:39 PM
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Yep, that's what they do, it should cost about $200.00.
Jun 24, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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How can I check to see if I have a transponder key that came with the ignition switch because the key came with read invalid key?
Jun 24, 2023 at 12:11 PM
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Also, I have a keyless remote that played out.
Jun 24, 2023 at 12:11 PM
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LYNNB26
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The key couldn't program to my SUV, wondering if it is a transponder key or not.
Jun 24, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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Yes, the remotes go bad all the time. I would try a new one and see what happens.
Jun 25, 2023 at 11:28 AM
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I was asking if the keys are transponder that come with a new ignition switch, I purchased at O'Reilly's from Reliable Auto Parts.
Jun 26, 2023 at 7:13 PM
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I am sorry I am not sure what you are saying here? What is not working and what have you done so far?
Jun 27, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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It's running now, the keys that came with the ignition switch wasn't chipped, so the locksmith made me a chipped key and I was out of $210, but at least it's running. Thanks! Ken
Jun 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Jun 28, 2023 at 12:19 PM