Kia Cadenza 1st (VG) (2014–2016) — Key Programming Reference
- Difficulty
- medium
- Lishi / lockout
- HY20
Key fobs & transponder keys (2 variants)
| Key | Years | FCC ID | P/N | Chip | Freq | Battery | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 MHz · SY5KHFNA04 | 2014–2016 NA Cadenza VG — early 315 MHz production run; split from the 433 MHz key by build date, exact cutoff unverified (read the door-jamb build date, not the model year) | SY5KHFNA04 | 95440-3R600 | PCF7952A / ID46 / Hitag 2 | 315 MHz | CR2032 | LXP90 emergency insert (Ilco; Hyundai/Kia laser profile, also catalogued HY20) |
| 433 MHz · SY5KHFNA433 | 2014–2016 NA Cadenza VG — built after 01/27/14 (all MY2015/MY2016 + late MY2014) | SY5KHFNA433 | 95440-3R601 | PCF7952A / ID46 / Hitag 2 | 433.92 MHz | CR2032 | LXP90 emergency insert (Ilco; Hyundai/Kia laser profile, also catalogued HY20) |
Programming procedures
What the job needs
- Add a key: 1 existing working key required.
- All keys lost: no existing working key needed.
- PIN / security code: Smartra PIN via K518.
- Online / server access: not required (offline programming).
- On-board (no tool) sequence: not available — Kia Cadenza ID46 HITAG-2 smart/remote key requires professional OBD tool — no self-programming procedure.
- On site: engine off · Maintain 12V+ · Clear IMMO DTCs.
- Bring: Photo ID + vehicle registration. VIN cross-check before start.
Tool coverage
Documented for this case on: Autel IM608 Pro II · Autel IM508S · Autel KM100 · Xhorse Key Tool Plus · Xhorse Key Tool Max Pro · Lonsdor K518 Pro / K519 · OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus · AutoProPad G2/G3 · Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro · Launch X431 IMMO Elite / IMMO Plus. Step-by-step menu paths for each tool are in the app.
Notes & cautions
- This chassis Kia Cadenza uses Philips ID46 PCF7936/PCF7952 HITAG-2 transponder (2014-2016). ID46 HITAG-2 covered natively by Lonsdor K518 USA + Smartra IMMO adapter, Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA, OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus, and Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus. PIN required for AKL on most chassis — Smartra module reads it via OBD or dealer-only on newest. No XP400 PRO bench, no APB112 simulator needed for OBD enrolment.
- Key fob/remote: ensure existing battery is functional before starting.
- Verify chip before booking: ID46 HITAG-2 vs ID47 HITAG-3 vs ID47 AES generations share a fob shell but use different cryptosystems — confirm transponder ID from a working key with Lonsdor K518 reader before quoting.
- Tool kit context: Hyundai-Kia AES token (Autel IMKPA cloud / Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator + K518 USA AES module / Xhorse KH100 token) for newer AES chassis. Autel APB112 simulator NOT typically needed for Korean OBD add-key. XP400 PRO only for damaged Smartra EEPROM fallback. G-Box bench NOT used on this Korean family.
- All existing keys erased. Bring ALL replacement keys before starting — minimum 2.
- No manual AKL for Kia Cadenza ID46 HITAG-2 smart/remote key — professional tool mandatory.
- AKL for Hyundai-Kia ID46 HITAG-2 typically needs Smartra PIN read or Hyundai-Kia AES token — confirm AKL path before quoting.
- Keep all existing/lost key fobs at least 10 metres from vehicle during AKL.
- AKL accessory needs: Autel IMKPA + Hyundai-Kia AES token for cloud calc, Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator for K518 simulated-key AKL path, KH100 token for Xhorse Hyundai/Kia AES. APB112 NOT mandatory. G-Box bench NOT used. XP400 PRO only if Smartra EEPROM is corrupted (rare).
Lockout
Door pick / decode: Lishi HY20 (CW).
56 verified sources · Last verified: 2026-08-06
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