Need the key code to program a new key for my 2012 Kia Optima LX - help?
Been here before with my 2012 Kia Optima LX. Let’s see if this one works.
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Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2012 Kia Optima LX key code too.
Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Kia Optima LXs?
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