[Status: Resolved] Just swapped cluster on my Kia Sportage FWD - need new PIN?

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Vikingking
Member since September 2021 • 105 posts

Looking for my Kia Sportage FWD's key code to program a new key

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kia Sportage FWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Greengiant
Member • 83 posts

Trying this on my Kia Sportage FWD later. Will report back.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 59 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kia Sportage FWD.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 87 posts

Following this for my Kia Sportage FWD. Please update if it works!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 139 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Kia Sportage FWD. Trying this now.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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