[Archived] Help! I need the key code for my Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX

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Matrixfan
Member since February 2023 • 61 posts

How to get my Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodoochild
Member • 36 posts

Been here before with my Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX. Let’s see if this one works.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 24 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX for days.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 26 posts

My Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 7 posts

My Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 30 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX?

September 23, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 147 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kia Sorento Plugin hybrid EX.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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