[It Worked!] Looking for my 1997 Hyundai Sonata's key code to program a new key fob

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Quantumpie
Member since December 2021 • 13 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 1997 Hyundai Sonata for key programming?

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1482 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Flashgordon
Member • 91 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1997 Hyundai Sonatas?

October 23, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 36 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 Hyundai Sonata this hard?!

October 24, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 30 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1997 Hyundai Sonata too.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 81 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 Hyundai Sonata this hard?!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 49 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1997 Hyundai Sonata's mystery code.

October 27, 2024 Reply

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