[Closed] 2009 Kia Spectra EX stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Pixelpusher
Member since October 2021 • 71 posts

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

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 29, 2025

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Flyingdutch
Member • 116 posts

Anyone try this on a 2009 Kia Spectra EX with push-button start?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 120 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2009 Kia Spectra EX's key code.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
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Good luck to everyone dealing with 2009 Kia Spectra EX key issues!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Heidi
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Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2009 Kia Spectra EX.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
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Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2009 Kia Spectra EX.

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