[Status: Resolved] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 2021 Kia Forte 4 door?

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Neonqueen
Member since October 2021 • 122 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2021 Kia Forte 4 door to make keys?

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Kia Forte 4 door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Greenlantern
Member • 98 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2021 Kia Forte 4 door.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 60 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2021 Kia Forte 4 door key issues!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 27 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2021 Kia Forte 4 door.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 146 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2021 Kia Forte 4 door for a while.

October 28, 2024 Reply

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