[Confirmed] My Kia Optima Sports Sense Wagon is asking for a key programming code

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Zombieslayer
Member since August 2022 • 103 posts

Need my Kia Optima Sports Sense Wagon's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 708 posts

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

Posted on May 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Frostbyte
Member • 135 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Kia Optima Sports Sense Wagon. Thanks!

May 21, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 69 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Kia Optima Sports Sense Wagon?

May 22, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 43 posts

My Kia Optima Sports Sense Wagon might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 108 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Kia Optima Sports Sense Wagon!

May 24, 2025 Reply

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