[Success] Where can I get the key code for my 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid?

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Wildcard
Member since November 2021 • 58 posts

How to get my 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Lightspeed
Member • 108 posts

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

May 09, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 91 posts

Been here before with my 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. Let’s see if this one works.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 124 posts

My 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 40 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is doing the same thing.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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