[Method] Where's the key code located on a 2019 Kia Soul EV for key programming?

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Thunderbolt
Member since May 2022 • 14 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2019 Kia Soul EV?

Posted on November 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 24, 2024

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Neontiger
Member • 26 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2019 Kia Soul EV.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 129 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2019 Kia Soul EV as well.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 74 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2019 Kia Soul EV.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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