[Confirmed] My Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Outlawjoe
Member since April 2022 • 53 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV - where's the key code?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1692 posts

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

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Iceberg
Member • 140 posts

My Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 09, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 45 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 118 posts

My Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 11, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 19 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV. This looks promising.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 90 posts

Been stuck with my Kia Niro PHEV Pace SUV for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 13, 2024 Reply

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