[Working] Has anyone recovered ignition code for 2020 Kia Forte LXS successfully?

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Happyfeet
Member since May 2022 • 122 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2020 Kia Forte LXS keys?

Posted on February 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotshot
Member • 137 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2020 Kia Forte LXS. This might do it.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 75 posts

Been here before with my 2020 Kia Forte LXS. Let’s see if this one works.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 118 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2020 Kia Forte LXS.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 23 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2020 Kia Forte LXS.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 108 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2020 Kia Forte LXS key issues!

February 17, 2025 Reply

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