[Resolved] How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1993 Hyundai Elantra?

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Turboboost
Member since August 2021 • 113 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1993 Hyundai Elantra?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 18, 2025

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Bluesteel
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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1993 Hyundai Elantra.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
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Following this for my 1993 Hyundai Elantra. Please update if it works!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
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This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1993 Hyundai Elantra.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
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Been stuck with my 1993 Hyundai Elantra for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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