[It Worked!] 2016 Kia Optima won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Techguru
Member since May 2022 • 68 posts

How to get my 2016 Kia Optima's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (4)

Happyfeet
Member • 44 posts

If this works for my 2016 Kia Optima, I owe you big time.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 122 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2016 Kia Optima.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 31 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Kia Optima's key code.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
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Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 Kia Optimas?

October 20, 2024 Reply

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