[Closed] Trying to flash ECU on 2019 Kia Optima LX, code mismatch error

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Orangecrush
Member since February 2022 • 25 posts

Looking for my 2019 Kia Optima LX's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Electric
Member • 35 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2019 Kia Optima LX.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 58 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2019 Kia Optima LX.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 134 posts

Just what I needed! My 2019 Kia Optima LX has been acting up lately.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 30 posts

This thread might save my 2019 Kia Optima LX. Thanks everyone!

December 13, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 111 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2019 Kia Optima LX.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 9 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2019 Kia Optima LX key issue.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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