[Closed] Programmed new key but kia Ceed SW PHEV Business still won’t start - code?

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Quantumleap
Member since March 2022 • 65 posts

Where's the key code stored on a kia Ceed SW PHEV Business for programming keys?

Posted on May 19, 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 SW PHEV Business. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (3)

Yellowdog
Member • 49 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's kia Ceed SW PHEV Business. Giving it a go myself.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 21 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my kia Ceed SW PHEV Business!

May 21, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 106 posts

My kia Ceed SW PHEV Business won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 22, 2025 Reply

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