[Update] Can I bypass ignition lock on Kia Sportage GT Line SUV with code?

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Codeninja
Member since July 2023 • 86 posts

Need my Kia Sportage GT Line SUV's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1400 posts

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

Posted on March 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Crazycat
Member • 35 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Kia Sportage GT Line SUV this hard?!

March 08, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 31 posts

Will this work if the Kia Sportage GT Line SUV has an aftermarket alarm?

March 09, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 16 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Kia Sportage GT Line SUV's key code.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 32 posts

Key code problems with my Kia Sportage GT Line SUV as well. Subscribed!

March 11, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 150 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kia Sportage GT Line SUV.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 34 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kia Sportage GT Line SUV before?

March 13, 2025 Reply

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