[Resolved] 2017 Kia Optima LX refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Darkhorse
Member since March 2023 • 89 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2017 Kia Optima LX?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Kia Optima LX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Bigfoot
Member • 61 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 Kia Optima LX.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 147 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 Kia Optima LX.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 106 posts

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

February 10, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 120 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Kia Optima LX as well.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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