[Success] 2018 Kia Soul EV only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Alphacent
Member since July 2022 • 10 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2018 Kia Soul EV - where's the key code?

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1825 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Kia Soul EV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (3)

Yellowfin
Member • 40 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2018 Kia Soul EV.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 12 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2018 Kia Soul EV.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 23 posts

I have a 2011 2018 Kia Soul EV, will this method work for that year?

November 22, 2024 Reply

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