[Status: Resolved] Can I bypass ignition lock on Kia KM131 Jeep with code?

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Vectorx
Member since March 2022 • 82 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Kia KM131 Jeep for key programming?

Posted on March 30, 2025
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Posted on March 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Captainkirk
Member • 57 posts

My Kia KM131 Jeep just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 125 posts

I tried this with my Kia KM131 Jeep but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 01, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 83 posts

My Kia KM131 Jeep has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 02, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 12 posts

My Kia KM131 Jeep won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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