[Verified] Need the key code to program a new key for my 2016 Kia Soul EV - help?

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Bigfoot
Member since April 2023 • 79 posts

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

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Kia Soul EV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Kungfupanda
Member • 107 posts

Just tried this on my 2016 Kia Soul EV—anyone else have success?

December 10, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 149 posts

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

December 11, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 39 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2016 Kia Soul EV. This might do it.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 24 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2016 Kia Soul EV. Need the code badly.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 109 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2016 Kia Soul EV?

December 14, 2024 Reply

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