[Success] Key code needed for totaled 2006 Hyundai Sonata

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2006 Hyundai Sonata

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Trying this instead.

I’m in the same boat with my 2006 Hyundai Sonata. This looks promising.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2006 Hyundai Sonata owner.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2006 Hyundai Sonatas?

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