[Resolved] Lost master key for 1996 Hyundai Sonata - how to recover programming code?

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Quantumx
Member since November 2022 • 74 posts

How can I retrieve my 1996 Hyundai Sonata's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Ninjastar
Member • 27 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 Hyundai Sonata for a while.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 40 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1996 Hyundai Sonata.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 66 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1996 Hyundai Sonata. Trying this now.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 136 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1996 Hyundai Sonata!

April 15, 2025 Reply

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