[Resolved] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my Kia Ceed more Hatchback?

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Vikingking
Member since August 2022 • 61 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Kia Ceed more Hatchback for programming keys?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Ceed more Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumleap
Member • 37 posts

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

October 18, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 22 posts

My Kia Ceed more Hatchback won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 145 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Kia Ceed more Hatchback. Thanks!

October 20, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 58 posts

Was about to give up on my Kia Ceed more Hatchback, but this gives me hope.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 9 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Kia Ceed more Hatchback.

October 22, 2024 Reply

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