[Issue Closed] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my Kia Ceed Pulse Hatchback

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Jazzcat
Member since January 2023 • 57 posts

How can I access my Kia Ceed Pulse Hatchback's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 26, 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 Pulse Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Vectorprime
Member • 144 posts

My Kia Ceed Pulse Hatchback refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 42 posts

Was about to tow my Kia Ceed Pulse Hatchback. Let me try this first.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 26 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Kia Ceed Pulse Hatchback all week. Hope this helps.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 52 posts

Just what I needed! My Kia Ceed Pulse Hatchback has been acting up lately.

October 30, 2024 Reply

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