[Closed] How to get the key code to program keys for my 2015 Kia Sportage?

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Eve
Member since July 2022 • 85 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2015 Kia Sportage?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Rustyshack
Member • 72 posts

Worked for someone with a 2015 Kia Sportage? Need to hear it!

November 06, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 93 posts

Was about to tow my 2015 Kia Sportage. Let me try this first.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 81 posts

My 2015 Kia Sportage refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 140 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2015 Kia Sportage—might work for mine too.

November 09, 2024 Reply

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