[Solution] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 2003 Hyundai Accent?

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How can I retrieve my 2003 Hyundai Accent's key code to make a spare key?

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I really hope this trick works on my 2003 Hyundai Accent.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2003 Hyundai Accent before?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2003 Hyundai Accent. Trying this instead.

Been stuck with my 2003 Hyundai Accent for weeks. This might be the fix.

My 2003 Hyundai Accent just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

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