[Method] Need key code after theft recovery of KIA XCEED

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Cosmokid
Member since April 2023 • 104 posts

Trying to program a new key for my KIA XCEED - where's the key code?

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1849 posts

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

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Electriceel
Member • 133 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my KIA XCEED.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 121 posts

Was about to give up on my KIA XCEED, but this gives me hope.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 135 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a KIA XCEED.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 7 posts

Been stuck with my KIA XCEED for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 82 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my KIA XCEED too.

May 06, 2025 Reply

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