[Working] My Kia Sportage 4WD won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Javaking
Member since April 2023 • 74 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kia Sportage 4WD

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 533 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Sportage 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Cosmicray
Member • 113 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Kia Sportage 4WD. Thanks!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 123 posts

My Kia Sportage 4WD's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 89 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Kia Sportage 4WD's key code.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 147 posts

Using this on my Kia Sportage 4WD now. Hope it works.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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