[Free Fix] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1993 Hyundai Excel keys?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1993 Hyundai Excel

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1993 Hyundai Excel.

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My 1993 Hyundai Excel won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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