[Method] Where's the key code card for 2016 Kia Sedona LX kept?

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Pandaexpress
Member since February 2022 • 113 posts

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

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 27, 2024

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Silversurf
Member • 9 posts

I need this so bad for my 2016 Kia Sedona LX. Subscribed!

November 27, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 19 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Kia Sedona LX all week. Hope this helps.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 8 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2016 Kia Sedona LX key code too.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 30 posts

My 2016 Kia Sedona LX refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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