[Issue Closed] Can audio shop get key code for 2008 Kia Optima?

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Codeninja
Member since November 2022 • 94 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2008 Kia Optima keys at the dealer?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Goldengate
Member • 22 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2008 Kia Optima!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Eve
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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 Kia Optima.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
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August 09, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Kia Optima before?

August 10, 2024 Reply

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