[Answered] Kia Soul key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Quickdraw
Member since May 2023 • 38 posts

Looking for my Kia Soul's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1838 posts

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

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildthing
Member • 37 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kia Soul.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 129 posts

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

September 05, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 36 posts

My Kia Soul is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 06, 2024 Reply

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