[Working] Got blank key for Kia Ceed III from eBay - no code

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Kia Ceed III

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This thread might save my Kia Ceed III. Thanks everyone!

Just tried this on my Kia Ceed III—anyone else have success?

Using this on my Kia Ceed III now. Hope it works.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kia Ceed III.

Really hoping this unlocks my Kia Ceed III's mystery code.

Been stuck with my Kia Ceed III for weeks. This might be the fix.

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