[Success] Kia Forte FE won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Bob
Member since November 2021 • 89 posts

Looking for my Kia Forte FE's factory key code to program a key

Posted on November 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 101 posts

Worked for someone with a Kia Forte FE? Need to hear it!

November 28, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 131 posts

I’m not alone! My Kia Forte FE is doing the same thing.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 117 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Kia Forte FE?

November 30, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 121 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Kia Forte FE.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 92 posts

Just what I needed! My Kia Forte FE has been acting up lately.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 42 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Kia Forte FE, hope someone can help.

December 03, 2024 Reply

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