[Closed] 1992 Hyundai Excel key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Cosmokid
Member since February 2022 • 144 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1992 Hyundai Excel - help?

Posted on May 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Hyundai Excel. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 44 posts

Just tried this on my 1992 Hyundai Excel—anyone else have success?

May 20, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 142 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1992 Hyundai Excel.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 103 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1992 Hyundai Excel all week. Hope this helps.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 137 posts

My 1992 Hyundai Excel won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 38 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1992 Hyundai Excel.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 28 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1992 Hyundai Excel, hope this helps.

May 25, 2025 Reply

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