Key fob question

[SoCalGen]

I only received one fob with my CPO Genesis. I was going to buy another from this site:
http://www.autotransponder.com/2013_hyundai_genesis_keys_and_keyless_entry_remotes

Then I noticed the $19.99 transponder key. Is that a key that can start the car if the fob is misplaced or the battery dies? Second question.... Does the Genesis let you know the fob has a low battery? I love the whole keyless start thing but it troubles me to think if I lose the fob or battery dies I'll be SOL.

 

[SoCalGen]

Found the answer here.... http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=9642

Still curious to know what the transponder key on that site is for.

 

[Mark_888]

Still curious to know what the transponder key on that site is for.

It looks to me just like the physical key that fits into the keyfob, but shaped as a normal key that one would put on a key chain without the fob. It is priced the same way. Not sure what they mean by "transponder."

I was thinking it might be for 2013 Genesis Coupe, but I thought they had keyfobs also.

 

[Ron5.0]

Some coupes have key ignition,

The smart key fob nor the car will tell you if the battery is low, but no worries, you'll never be stranded, your smart key fob has a key where you can open the doors if the fog is not working and the car has a fob slot where you insert the fob and you can start the vehicle.

If your looking for a second fob be very careful where you purchase, most of the time it won't register to the vehicle if it has been used before of not the correct one even if it looks the same.

 

[Mark_888]

Some coupes have key ignition

OK, that might be it, since it did not say sedan in the description.

 

[NSXNEXT]

and the car has a fob slot where you insert the fob and you can start the vehicle.

Where is the slot for the RSpec sedan?

 

[Mark_888]

Where is the slot for the RSpec sedan?

I think somewhere around 2012 they eliminated the slot in the dash, and you just have to hold the keyfob near the start button when starting the car (if battery is low).

 

[PMCErnie]

I only received one fob with my CPO Genesis. I was going to buy another from this site:
http://www.autotransponder.com/2013_hyundai_genesis_keys_and_keyless_entry_remotes

Then I noticed the $19.99 transponder key. Is that a key that can start the car if the fob is misplaced or the battery dies? Second question.... Does the Genesis let you know the fob has a low battery? I love the whole keyless start thing but it troubles me to think if I lose the fob or battery dies I'll be SOL.

If it's a relatively new purchase, just go back to the dealer and pound the sales manager's desk. Every CPO car should come with two sets of keys.

 

[amartz]

I think somewhere around 2012 they eliminated the slot in the dash, and you just have to hold the keyfob near the start button when starting the car (if battery is low).

My 2012 3.8 Tech has the slot.

 

[danygenesis]

My 2012 3.8 Tech has the slot.

My 2014 3.8 Tech does not.

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[Richard Ft. Lauderdale]

My 2014 3.8 Tech does not.

My 2013 Equus has the slot cleverly concealed in the glove compartment. If the salesman had no shown it to me I never would have found it.

 

[Ron5.0]

If it's not on The center console under the cd unit or inside the gloves box, you can start the car by pushing the smart key into the push start or start it holding it really close

 

[danygenesis]

If it's not on The center console under the cd unit or inside the gloves box, you can start the car by pushing the smart key into the push start or start it holding it really close

Thanks for the info

 

[dc20133.8]

Just thought I would add to this. I just bought my CPO 2013 and it came with one key. When I mentioned where the second one was, the dealer ordered it for me - no charge - because they said you get two if its certified.

If I missed any similar commentary in the other posts, my bad.

 

[xiaphin]

Just thought I would add to this. I just bought my CPO 2013 and it came with one key. When I mentioned where the second one was, the dealer ordered it for me - no charge - because they said you get two if its certified.



If I missed any similar commentary in the other posts, my bad.

Same thing happened with me. Only had one key and ordered a second one for free.

 

[Amadauss]

2013 coupe, has been very cold around here lately. Parked the car in the garage for a couple of days with the key Fob in the cup holder. No heat in garage. Went to start and nothing. Get the message on the dash that no key is being read so thought battery in the FOB and the battery is ok in the car. Replaced the battery for the FOB with a new one and still nothing. Do they just go bad or am I missing something.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Buford T Justice]

I'm pretty sure it is against the Hyundai CPO rules for a dealership to not give you two keys. I'd look into that if I were you. Call up Hyundai and ask them or something.

My 2013 base has the key slot in the dash still.

Why the hell don't they make that little slot in the dash charge the key fob?!? That would just seem like common sense to me... they'd never have to hear the "what if the battery dies" argument from people. I think BMW figured this one or a while ago.


People always worry about the battery dying in the fob. It's not as if it just suddenly dies without warning... It's like a TV remote, it will start to work worse and worse with time.

Amadaus, you should just have to replace the FOB battery. Maybe the cold drained it so low that the FOB unpaired with your car? You know for sure the replacement battery is good? It didn't sit in the cold with the FOB did it?

 

[SoCalGen]

I might call Hyundai.

 

[Mark_888]

Why the hell don't they make that little slot in the dash charge the key fob?!? That would just seem like common sense to me... they'd never have to hear the "what if the battery dies" argument from people. I think BMW figured this one or a while ago.

After a while, a rechargeable battery loses its ability to hold a charge and would render the entire keyfob unusable. I would rather have a keyfob that uses standard batteries that can be replaced (like the current keyfob).

 

[Buford T Justice]

After a while, a rechargeable battery loses its ability to hold a charge and would render the entire keyfob unusable. I would rather have a keyfob that uses standard batteries that can be replaced (like the current keyfob).

I would rather have a rechargeable battery and replace it with another rechargeable battery on the off chance it stops holding a charge. If the lithium battery in my phone can survive 4 years of charging a few times a day I think my fob battery could last ages charging only once a month.