[Completed] My Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe key code is missing - advice?

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Rogueone
Member since January 2023 • 87 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe keys?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Icemann
Member • 105 posts

Worked for someone with a Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe? Need to hear it!

November 13, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 63 posts

Been stuck with my Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 52 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe key issue.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 88 posts

Been here before with my Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe. Let’s see if this one works.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 103 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe?

November 17, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 147 posts

Just tried this on my Kia Forte Koup EX Coupe—anyone else have success?

November 18, 2024 Reply

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