[Issue Closed] 2015 Kia Soul ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Purplehaze
Member since June 2022 • 57 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2015 Kia Soul?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 19, 2025

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Blackwidow
Member • 98 posts

This thread might save my 2015 Kia Soul. Thanks everyone!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 75 posts

My 2015 Kia Soul won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2015 Kia Soul owner.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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