[Confirmed Fix] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2016 Kia Sorento SX?

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Xrayvision
Member since June 2023 • 68 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2016 Kia Sorento SX keys?

Posted on October 17, 2024
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Posted on October 18, 2024

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Omegadog
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Same problem on my 2016 Kia Sorento SX. Watching for any working solutions.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
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October 19, 2024 Reply
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October 20, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
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I have the same 2016 Kia Sorento SX and I'm also trying to find the key code.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
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