[Completed] Help! I need the PIN code for my 1997 Kia Sephia

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Jedimaster
Member since July 2022 • 54 posts

How can I find my 1997 Kia Sephia's key code to program a new key?

Posted on August 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Kia Sephia. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Electricboog
Member • 103 posts

This thread might save my 1997 Kia Sephia. Thanks everyone!

August 24, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 130 posts

My 1997 Kia Sephia might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 52 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1997 Kia Sephia, would this method still work?

August 26, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 149 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1997 Kia Sephias?

August 27, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 150 posts

Does this method work for the 1997 Kia Sephia models from 2010 onward?

August 28, 2024 Reply

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