[Confirmed] Where do I find the key code for my 2016 Kia Soul?

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Megabyte
Member since July 2023 • 67 posts

Need my 2016 Kia Soul's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 06, 2025
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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitalx
Member • 149 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2016 Kia Soul?

April 07, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 144 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2016 Kia Soul for a while.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 59 posts

My 2016 Kia Soul's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 64 posts

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

April 10, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 99 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2016 Kia Soul for a while.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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