[Answered] Why does my Kia Soul Electric need a code to start?

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Grace
Member since August 2022 • 99 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Kia Soul Electric?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Soul Electric. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Kingkong
Member • 57 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Kia Soul Electric's key code issue!

March 29, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 150 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Kia Soul Electric this hard?!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 63 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Kia Soul Electric. Giving it a go myself.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 30 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Kia Soul Electric.

April 01, 2025 Reply

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