[Issue Closed] Dealer being difficult about Kia Sportage 3 key code

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Greenlantern
Member since September 2022 • 84 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Kia Sportage 3 key fob?

Posted on November 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1925 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Sportage 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Silversurf
Member • 66 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kia Sportage 3. This looks promising.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 77 posts

Was about to give up on my Kia Sportage 3, but this gives me hope.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 73 posts

Was about to give up on my Kia Sportage 3, but this gives me hope.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 66 posts

Does this method work for the Kia Sportage 3 models from 2010 onward?

November 20, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 116 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Kia Sportage 3's mystery code.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 21 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kia Sportage 3.

November 22, 2024 Reply

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