[Free Tool] Kia Pregio immobilizer not responding after new key

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Betatest
Member since August 2022 • 72 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kia Pregio

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1572 posts

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

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotwheels
Member • 127 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Kia Pregio?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 48 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Kia Pregio. Huge thanks!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 134 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Kia Pregio, hope someone can help.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 108 posts

Will this work for older Kia Pregios? Mine's a 2009.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 73 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Kia Pregio.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 118 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kia Pregio before?

January 14, 2025 Reply

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