[Confirmed Fix] Can stereo installer access key code for 2021 Kia Sorento 4 door?

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Bluemoon
Member since July 2023 • 122 posts

Looking for my 2021 Kia Sorento 4 door's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 15, 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 Sorento 4 door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Unclesam
Member • 126 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2021 Kia Sorento 4 door before?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 57 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2021 Kia Sorento 4 door. Thanks!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 22 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2021 Kia Sorento 4 door.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 27 posts

Just tried this on my 2021 Kia Sorento 4 door—anyone else have success?

October 19, 2024 Reply

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