[Solution] I can't find the key code for my 2000 Hyundai Sonata

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Neontiger
Member since June 2023 • 71 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2000 Hyundai Sonata?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Jokersmile
Member • 34 posts

My 2000 Hyundai Sonata's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 54 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2000 Hyundai Sonata's key code.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 97 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2000 Hyundai Sonata?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 138 posts

My 2000 Hyundai Sonata's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 18, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 49 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2000 Hyundai Sonata's key code issue!

December 19, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 34 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2000 Hyundai Sonata too.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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