[Free Fix] 1997 Hyundai Tiburon is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Xrayspecs
Member since October 2021 • 46 posts

Need my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Captainkirk
Member • 150 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1997 Hyundai Tiburon, would this method still work?

May 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 8 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. This is a lifesaver.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 17 posts

Using this on my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon now. Hope it works.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 133 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 140 posts

This just might solve my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon's ignition issue.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 51 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon!

May 16, 2025 Reply

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