[Working] Best locksmith for 2009 Kia Sorento key code service

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How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2009 Kia Sorento?

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Will this work for older 2009 Kia Sorentos? Mine's a 2009.

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Appreciate any advice—my 2009 Kia Sorento won’t recognize the key.

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