[Free Solution] My 20065 Kia Optima won’t start - key code lost

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Jazzmann
Member since September 2022 • 85 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 20065 Kia Optima?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (5)

Quickdraw
Member • 122 posts

Been stuck with my 20065 Kia Optima for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 71 posts

Key code problems with my 20065 Kia Optima as well. Subscribed!

November 13, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 62 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 20065 Kia Optima.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 142 posts

My 20065 Kia Optima won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 128 posts

Will this work if the 20065 Kia Optima has an aftermarket alarm?

November 16, 2024 Reply

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