[Status: Resolved] Anyone recover their 1998 Hyundai Sonata ignition code successfully?

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Bigfoot
Member since December 2022 • 110 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 1998 Hyundai Sonata for key programming?

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Firestarter
Member • 77 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1998 Hyundai Sonata, hope this helps.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 73 posts

My 1998 Hyundai Sonata won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 149 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 Hyundai Sonata, following this thread.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 27 posts

Just tried this on my 1998 Hyundai Sonata—anyone else have success?

March 03, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 106 posts

Worked for someone with a 1998 Hyundai Sonata? Need to hear it!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 113 posts

I tried this with my 1998 Hyundai Sonata but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 05, 2025 Reply

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