[Completed] Need to reset my 2009 Hyundai Accent immobilizer system

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Aceventura
Member since January 2023 • 41 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2009 Hyundai Accent?

Posted on October 20, 2024
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Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildthing
Member • 19 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2009 Hyundai Accent.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 130 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2009 Hyundai Accent.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 13 posts

I’m not alone! My 2009 Hyundai Accent is doing the same thing.

October 23, 2024 Reply

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