[Free Solution] Mobile apps that generate key codes for 1997 Kia Sportage

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Silverfox
Member since September 2022 • 23 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1997 Kia Sportage?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1180 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Kia Sportage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Betatest
Member • 91 posts

Saved me from towing my 1997 Kia Sportage. Thanks!

January 15, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 51 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1997 Kia Sportage's mystery code.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 48 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Kia Sportage all week. Hope this helps.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 49 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1997 Kia Sportage's key code.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 92 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1997 Kia Sportage before?

January 19, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 137 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1997 Kia Sportage.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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