[Solved] Can audio shop get key code for Kia K4 LXS Sedan?

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Quickdraw
Member since January 2023 • 28 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Kia K4 LXS Sedan to program a key?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 106 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Kia K4 LXS Sedan.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 127 posts

Just what I needed! My Kia K4 LXS Sedan has been acting up lately.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 127 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kia K4 LXS Sedan.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 97 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Kia K4 LXS Sedan, following this thread.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 77 posts

I think my Kia K4 LXS Sedan has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 52 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Kia K4 LXS Sedan.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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