[Solved] Key code needed for 2001 Kia Optima with aftermarket alarm

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Omegadog
Member since July 2023 • 27 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2001 Kia Optima - help?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Haloeffect
Member • 13 posts

My 2001 Kia Optima's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 36 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2001 Kia Optima?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 136 posts

My 2001 Kia Optima is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 31 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2001 Kia Optima as well.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 45 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2001 Kia Optima this hard?!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2001 Kia Optima.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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