[Confirmed] Need help: how to unlock a 2003 Hyundai XG350 without the ignition code

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Need my 2003 Hyundai XG350's key code to program a new transponder key

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Can’t believe this worked on my 2003 Hyundai XG350. Huge thanks!

My 2003 Hyundai XG350's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2003 Hyundai XG350.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2003 Hyundai XG350 owner.

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