[Answered] Need key code after battery died in Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid

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Cosmicray
Member since March 2022 • 99 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1824 posts

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

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Orangesoda
Member • 16 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 73 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 64 posts

My Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 128 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid, thanks for posting!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 143 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid.

December 25, 2024 Reply

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