[Free Fix] Need key code after theft recovery of 2020 Kia Sorento

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2020 Kia Sorento

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Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2020 Kia Sorento.

My 2020 Kia Sorento's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2020 Kia Sorento too.

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