[Status: Resolved] Kia Forte 5 won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Neondream
Member since September 2022 • 140 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Kia Forte 5 for key programming?

Posted on November 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 04, 2024

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Unicorn
Member • 95 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Kia Forte 5.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
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Desperate to get my Kia Forte 5 running again. Trying this tonight.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Ironman
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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Kia Forte 5.

November 06, 2024 Reply
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November 07, 2024 Reply
Alice
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I’ve been locked out of my Kia Forte 5 all week. Hope this helps.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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