[Recommended Fix] Trying to get ignition working again on my 2019 Kia Optima Plug in

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Quantumleap
Member since May 2023 • 30 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2019 Kia Optima Plug in?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Hotwheels
Member • 136 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2019 Kia Optima Plug in too!

August 03, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 142 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2019 Kia Optima Plug in?

August 04, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 148 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2019 Kia Optima Plug in key code too.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 76 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2019 Kia Optima Plug in, following this thread.

August 06, 2024 Reply

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