[Answered] Just changed ECU on my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion - need new transponder code?

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Silversurf
Member since November 2022 • 144 posts

How can I retrieve my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1434 posts

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

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Techlord
Member • 53 posts

My Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 02, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 141 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion. This looks promising.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 19 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 87 posts

My Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 141 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion key issues!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 77 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Fusion?

January 07, 2025 Reply

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