[Method] My 2016 Kia Cadenza is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Superfly
Member since February 2022 • 104 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2016 Kia Cadenza

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1422 posts

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Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Frank
Member • 60 posts

Trying this out on my 2016 Kia Cadenza today—hoping it works.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 149 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Kia Cadenza.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 91 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2016 Kia Cadenza key issues!

April 25, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 25 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Kia Cadenza before?

April 26, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 126 posts

I tried this with my 2016 Kia Cadenza but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 27, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 62 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2016 Kia Cadenza!

April 28, 2025 Reply

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