[Free Solution] I can't find the key code for my Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan

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Frostymug
Member since February 2022 • 97 posts

How to get my Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 15, 2025
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Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Neontiger
Member • 26 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan, hope someone can help.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Misterx
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Looking for the same thing for my Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan, hope someone can help.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 147 posts

My Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
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My Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Supernova
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Following this for my Kia Optima LX Turbo Sedan. Please update if it works!

February 21, 2025 Reply

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