[Method] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2001 Hyundai Accent keys?

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Laughingman
Member since January 2023 • 149 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2001 Hyundai Accent for key programming?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Happyfeet
Member • 15 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2001 Hyundai Accent's key code.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 45 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2001 Hyundai Accent—need the code first.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 133 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2001 Hyundai Accent?

April 06, 2025 Reply

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