[Success] Getting key code for Kia Sorento SXT SUV with smart key

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Looking for my Kia Sorento SXT SUV's factory key code to program a key

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Using this on my Kia Sorento SXT SUV now. Hope it works.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Kia Sorento SXT SUV?

Will this work for older Kia Sorento SXT SUVs? Mine's a 2009.

Was about to tow my Kia Sorento SXT SUV. Let me try this first.

My Kia Sorento SXT SUV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Desperate to get my Kia Sorento SXT SUV running again. Trying this tonight.

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