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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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