[Fixed] Locked out of my Kia Sportage FE AWD, missing PIN code

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Wildthing
Member since April 2022 • 34 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Kia Sportage FE AWD?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1953 posts

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

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (3)

Goldengate
Member • 29 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kia Sportage FE AWD.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 77 posts

My Kia Sportage FE AWD is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 120 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Kia Sportage FE AWD's key code.

February 02, 2025 Reply

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