[Solved] Bought a secondhand Kia Soul X Line Hatchback, PIN code missing

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Xenoking
Member since December 2022 • 60 posts

How can I obtain my Kia Soul X Line Hatchback's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 869 posts

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

Posted on August 03, 2024

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Hyperlink
Member • 80 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Kia Soul X Line Hatchback?

August 03, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 120 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kia Soul X Line Hatchback as well.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 102 posts

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

August 05, 2024 Reply

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