[Solution] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a 2021 Kia Soul?

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Diana
Member since March 2022 • 30 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2021 Kia Soul keys?

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Happyfeet
Member • 132 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2021 Kia Soul before?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 53 posts

My 2021 Kia Soul has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 29, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 42 posts

Worked for someone with a 2021 Kia Soul? Need to hear it!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 75 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2021 Kia Soul this hard?!

December 31, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 65 posts

Anyone try this on a 2021 Kia Soul with push-button start?

January 01, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 119 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2021 Kia Soul?

January 02, 2025 Reply

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