[Solved] My 2015 Kia Soul Base only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Gizmoguy
Member since January 2023 • 46 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2015 Kia Soul Base to make a spare key?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotshot
Member • 20 posts

Been here before with my 2015 Kia Soul Base. Let’s see if this one works.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 102 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2015 Kia Soul Base's key code issue!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 58 posts

I’m not alone! My 2015 Kia Soul Base is doing the same thing.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 44 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2015 Kia Soul Base—need the code first.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
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Finally, something that might help with my 2015 Kia Soul Base's key code issue!

February 12, 2025 Reply

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