[Fixed] Code card lost - 2020 Kia Soul LX won't accept new key

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Youngturk
Member since November 2021 • 53 posts

How to get my 2020 Kia Soul LX's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1520 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Kia Soul LX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (3)

Alice
Member • 138 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2020 Kia Soul LX for days.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 29 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2020 Kia Soul LX as well.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 46 posts

Just what I needed! My 2020 Kia Soul LX has been acting up lately.

January 16, 2025 Reply

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