[Confirmed] Proof of ownership for 1996 Hyundai Accent key code

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Pandaexpress
Member since June 2022 • 126 posts

Need my 1996 Hyundai Accent's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1010 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Hyundai Accent. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 83 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1996 Hyundai Accent too.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 132 posts

If this works for my 1996 Hyundai Accent, I owe you big time.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 118 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1996 Hyundai Accent too.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 39 posts

Desperate to get my 1996 Hyundai Accent running again. Trying this tonight.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 54 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1996 Hyundai Accent before?

December 06, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 14 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1996 Hyundai Accent won’t recognize the key.

December 07, 2024 Reply

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