[Solved] Stuck without key code for 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

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Thunderbolt
Member since June 2023 • 33 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 130 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo!

September 09, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 59 posts

Just tried this on my 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo—anyone else have success?

September 10, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 28 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo—need the code first.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 122 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo, would this method still work?

September 12, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 44 posts

Just what I needed! My 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo has been acting up lately.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 78 posts

Trying this out on my 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo today—hoping it works.

September 14, 2024 Reply

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