[Status: Resolved] Trying to register new fob for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE - stuck on code

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE?

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Desperate to get my 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE running again. Trying this tonight.

My 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Will this work for older 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SEs? Mine's a 2009.

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