[Success] Ignition won’t turn - is my Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan asking for a code?

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Zombiehunt
Member since April 2023 • 50 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan to program a key?

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Megabyte
Member • 47 posts

Will this work if the Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan has an aftermarket alarm?

October 11, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 68 posts

Worked for someone with a Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan? Need to hear it!

October 12, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 125 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivans?

October 13, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 46 posts

Anyone try this on a Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan with push-button start?

October 14, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 34 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kia Sedona SX Limited Minivan.

October 15, 2024 Reply

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