[Archived] How do I find the ignition security code for Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD?

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Bluesteel
Member since January 2023 • 20 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD to program a key?

Posted on January 20, 2025
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Posted on January 21, 2025

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Metalhead
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My Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD for days.

January 22, 2025 Reply
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