[Verified] 2002 Kia Sedona won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Echolima
Member since August 2023 • 53 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2002 Kia Sedona

Posted on September 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Vortex22
Member • 78 posts

Was about to tow my 2002 Kia Sedona. Let me try this first.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 96 posts

My 2002 Kia Sedona just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 106 posts

I need this so bad for my 2002 Kia Sedona. Subscribed!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 66 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2002 Kia Sedona won’t recognize the key.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 112 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2002 Kia Sedona. This might do it.

September 12, 2024 Reply

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