[Working] Bought a replacement key - now 2009 Hyundai Elantra won’t turn over

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Xfactor
Member since January 2022 • 72 posts

Need my 2009 Hyundai Elantra's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 762 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Electric
Member • 57 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2009 Hyundai Elantra, hope someone can help.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 84 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2009 Hyundai Elantra?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 142 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2009 Hyundai Elantra. Thanks!

December 19, 2024 Reply

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