Q: I recently replaced the original battery in the key fob for my 2010 Kia Sedona. The car does not respond to the fob now. The local battery shop confirms that the fob is working properly. I have resorted to using the ignition key to open the door, which works fine.
Does a battery change necessitate a reprogramming of the fob, and if so, at what cost?
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