[It Worked!] 1998 Hyundai Tiburon ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Nightowl
Member since January 2022 • 61 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1998 Hyundai Tiburon key?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Zombieking
Member • 112 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1998 Hyundai Tiburon.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 16 posts

My 1998 Hyundai Tiburon just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 95 posts

This thread might save my 1998 Hyundai Tiburon. Thanks everyone!

November 15, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 104 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, would this method still work?

November 16, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 43 posts

If this works for my 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, I owe you big time.

November 17, 2024 Reply

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