[Success] Key code sticker location in Kia K5 EX Sedan models

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Warpspeed
Member since July 2022 • 27 posts

Need my Kia K5 EX Sedan's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1501 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia K5 EX Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 101 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Kia K5 EX Sedan too.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 65 posts

Been stuck with my Kia K5 EX Sedan for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 63 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kia K5 EX Sedan?

February 07, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 134 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kia K5 EX Sedan. Trying this instead.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 73 posts

Anyone try this on a Kia K5 EX Sedan with push-button start?

February 09, 2025 Reply

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