[Free Tool] Need my Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan keys?

Posted on November 24, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Blackwidow
Member • 67 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 110 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan all week. Hope this helps.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 72 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan as well.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 134 posts

Was about to tow my Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan. Let me try this first.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 90 posts

My Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 109 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kia K5 GTLine FWD Sedan this weekend.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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