Immobilizer I think is engaged?

2020 KIA SPORTAGE
80,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC • ELECTRIC
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CHINA20
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My 2020 kia Sportage immobilizer I think
Is engaged and I have tried to bypass it the car has a new battery and the lights come on but it won't start the car with the key is blinking on the dash and whwb I push the push start the light ring that goes around it goes from
Yellow to red. I tries to bypass the thing and it's fixing ut
Jul 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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CHINA20
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I just need help so I can drive thw only car I have
Jul 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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STRAILER
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The blinking key symbol means it is not recognizing the smart key, I would replace the batteries in the key fob first. You cannot bypass the security system and can damage the BCM/Immoblizer if you try. Here is the video to help you

https://youtu.be/tkHQ83VcTFQ?si=OrnxYUxXJKcbS_Qb

Please let me know what happens.
Jul 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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