[Recommended Fix] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Kia Seltos EX SUVs?

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Quantumfizz
Member since March 2023 • 106 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Kia Seltos EX SUV for key programming?

Posted on September 26, 2024
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Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Silverfox
Member • 145 posts

Really need the key code for my Kia Seltos EX SUV, thanks for sharing!

September 27, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 133 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Kia Seltos EX SUV. Need the code badly.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 30 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Kia Seltos EX SUV!

September 29, 2024 Reply

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