[Issue Closed] Got replacement ECU for 2020 Kia Stinger GT1, now code doesn’t match

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Vortex22
Member since December 2022 • 46 posts

Looking for my 2020 Kia Stinger GT1's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Kia Stinger GT1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Redbaron
Member • 81 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2020 Kia Stinger GT1 as well.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 147 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2020 Kia Stinger GT1?

April 13, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 8 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2020 Kia Stinger GT1 key code too.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 85 posts

My 2020 Kia Stinger GT1 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 5 posts

I’m not alone! My 2020 Kia Stinger GT1 is doing the same thing.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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