[Update] Need help fast - Kia Rio III immobilizer blocking start

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Xrayvision
Member since August 2021 • 138 posts

How can I retrieve my Kia Rio III's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on November 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 731 posts

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

Posted on November 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 138 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Kia Rio III's key code issue!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 115 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kia Rio III?

November 23, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 37 posts

Was about to tow my Kia Rio III. Let me try this first.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 30 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kia Rio III.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 100 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Kia Rio III. This might do it.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 20 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kia Rio III. This looks promising.

November 27, 2024 Reply

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