[Resolved] Looking for someone who pulled key code from 2017 Kia Sorento EX VIN

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Alphamax
Member since April 2023 • 120 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2017 Kia Sorento EX

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1189 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Kia Sorento EX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 125 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2017 Kia Sorento EX for days.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 129 posts

Been stuck with my 2017 Kia Sorento EX for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 93 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2017 Kia Sorento EX.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 128 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2017 Kia Sorento EX—need the code first.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 89 posts

My 2017 Kia Sorento EX is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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