[Solution] Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Techwiz
Member since November 2021 • 61 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid?

Posted on January 24, 2025
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Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumfizz
Member • 76 posts

Just tried this on my Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid—anyone else have success?

January 25, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 145 posts

My Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 26, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 22 posts

Same issue here with my Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid, let me know if it works.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 23 posts

My Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 100 posts

Been stuck with my Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 111 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Kia Sorento Plugin Hybrid?

January 30, 2025 Reply

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