[Method] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 2001 Kia Spectra?

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Youngturk
Member since September 2021 • 144 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2001 Kia Spectra keys at the dealer?

Posted on August 24, 2024
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Posted on August 25, 2024

Replies (3)

Silverfox
Member • 69 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2001 Kia Spectra key issues!

August 25, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 72 posts

Same problem on my 2001 Kia Spectra. Watching for any working solutions.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 61 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2001 Kia Spectra won’t recognize the key.

August 27, 2024 Reply

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