[Closed] Mobile service to get key code for Kia Ceed Active Hatchback

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Mistermiyagi
Member since March 2023 • 134 posts

Need my Kia Ceed Active Hatchback's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Ceed Active Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Flashgordon
Member • 6 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Kia Ceed Active Hatchback key issues!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 96 posts

Trying this out on my Kia Ceed Active Hatchback today—hoping it works.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 28 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kia Ceed Active Hatchback—might work for mine too.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 129 posts

My Kia Ceed Active Hatchback just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 133 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Kia Ceed Active Hatchback too.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 132 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kia Ceed Active Hatchback as well.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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