[Resolved] Need my Kia Soul EV Base Hatchback's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Vortex22
Member since November 2022 • 11 posts

How can I access my Kia Soul EV Base Hatchback's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 24, 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 EV Base Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Ironwill
Member • 87 posts

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

March 25, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 10 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Kia Soul EV Base Hatchback too.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 10 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kia Soul EV Base Hatchback?

March 27, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 30 posts

If this works for my Kia Soul EV Base Hatchback, I owe you big time.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 122 posts

I have the same Kia Soul EV Base Hatchback and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 29, 2025 Reply

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