[Update] Key cloning didn’t work - Kia Soul Max Hatchback still needs code

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Luckyluke
Member since December 2022 • 100 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Kia Soul Max Hatchback?

Posted on November 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1651 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Soul Max Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkhorse
Member • 61 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kia Soul Max Hatchback.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 46 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Kia Soul Max Hatchback.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 68 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Kia Soul Max Hatchback key code too.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 23 posts

My Kia Soul Max Hatchback is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 140 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Kia Soul Max Hatchback.

November 06, 2024 Reply

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