Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2011 Kia Optima keys?
My 2011 Kia Optima is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.
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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2011 Kia Optima.
I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2011 Kia Optima.
Really need the key code for my 2011 Kia Optima, thanks for sharing!
Trying this on my 2011 Kia Optima later. Will report back.
Really need the key code for my 2011 Kia Optima, thanks for sharing!
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