Experiencing issues with your 2005 Kia Sorento Key Fob? Many owners find themselves troubleshooting intermittent problems, often turning to remote reprogramming as a potential fix. While reprogramming might offer a temporary solution, it’s crucial to understand that the root cause could be something less obvious and potentially more serious.
Based on shared experiences and observations from automotive forums, a recurring issue points towards water ingress affecting connector 46 (con46) in Kia Sorento models manufactured between 2003 and 2009. Kia is reportedly aware of this problem, which stems from a design flaw or manufacturing tolerance issue in the connector’s sealing. This allows water to penetrate the connector, often over extended periods, leading to gradual corrosion and electrical shorts, especially when road salt is involved.
The insidious nature of water ingress means problems may surface sporadically at first, only becoming persistent as corrosion worsens. This suggests that a significant number of 2003-2009 Sorentos are likely to develop con46-related issues as they age. Alarmingly, there seems to be a lack of widespread awareness about this specific problem among Kia dealerships, mirroring a concerning trend where manufacturers sometimes downplay known issues.
Therefore, before assuming your 2005 Kia Sorento key fob needs reprogramming, consider a simpler and potentially more effective first step: inspecting connector 46. Checking con46 is a straightforward process and could save you time and frustration in the long run. In fact, proactively inspecting this connector can be considered a valuable preventative maintenance measure for your vehicle.
To better understand the prevalence of this issue, we encourage 2005 Kia Sorento owners and those with similar models to provide feedback after reading this. Your input can help gauge the scope of the con46 problem. To make it easy, please use the following codes when sharing your experience:
A – No Key Fob Symptoms, Con46 not inspected.
B1 – No Key Fob Symptoms, Con46 inspected and is OK.
B2 – No Key Fob Symptoms, Con46 inspected, problem found.
C1 – Key Fob Symptoms, Con46 inspected and not the cause.
C2 – Key Fob Symptoms, Con46 inspected and cause proved.
Your feedback is valuable in helping the Kia Sorento community address this potential issue effectively.
