[Recommended Fix] Dealer refusing key code for my 2009 Kia Amanti - options?

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Jazzmann
Member since December 2022 • 117 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2009 Kia Amanti key?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1440 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Kia Amanti. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Killerbee
Member • 78 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2009 Kia Amanti.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 76 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2009 Kia Amanti.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 15 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2009 Kia Amanti.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 100 posts

I have the same 2009 Kia Amanti and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 35 posts

Saved me from towing my 2009 Kia Amanti. Thanks!

January 04, 2025 Reply

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