[Closed] Where's the key code card for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe kept?

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Rustynail
Member since March 2022 • 42 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - where's the key code?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 630 posts

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

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Darkhorse
Member • 129 posts

Desperate to get my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe running again. Trying this tonight.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 22 posts

My 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 74 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe's key code issue!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 70 posts

Does this method work for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe models from 2010 onward?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 114 posts

My 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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