[Confirmed] Got new ECU and now Kia Rio LX Sedan wants key programming code

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Iceberg
Member since March 2022 • 91 posts

Need my Kia Rio LX Sedan's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1658 posts

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

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Icedragon
Member • 94 posts

I tried this with my Kia Rio LX Sedan but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 15, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 100 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Kia Rio LX Sedan!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 78 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kia Rio LX Sedan—might work for mine too.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 136 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kia Rio LX Sedan as well.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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