[Closed] How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Kia Optima SX Sedan?

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Eve
Member since February 2022 • 73 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Kia Optima SX Sedan?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Optima SX Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphabeta
Member • 36 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Kia Optima SX Sedan, following this thread.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 23 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Kia Optima SX Sedan too!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 45 posts

Same issue here with my Kia Optima SX Sedan, let me know if it works.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 78 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kia Optima SX Sedan.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 90 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Kia Optima SX Sedan's key code issue!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 58 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Kia Optima SX Sedan. Need the code badly.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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