[Working] How to retrieve the key programming code for 2017 Kia Forte?

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Alphamale
Member since June 2022 • 14 posts

Looking for my 2017 Kia Forte's key code to program a new key

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Kia Forte. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Netsurfer
Member • 129 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2017 Kia Forte too!

August 03, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 36 posts

My 2017 Kia Forte's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 56 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 Kia Forte—anyone else have success?

August 05, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 38 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2017 Kia Forte.

August 06, 2024 Reply

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