[Working] Keyless entry fails on 2008 Kia Sportage - immobilizer active?

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Blackwidow
Member since January 2022 • 31 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2008 Kia Sportage for key programming?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 697 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Kia Sportage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumq
Member • 52 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Kia Sportage, following this thread.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 122 posts

Trying this on my 2008 Kia Sportage later. Will report back.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 45 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2008 Kia Sportage. Need the code badly.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 88 posts

My 2008 Kia Sportage just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 16 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2008 Kia Sportage, would this method still work?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 61 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2008 Kia Sportage. Thanks!

January 29, 2025 Reply

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