[Recommended Fix] Has anyone recovered ignition code for 2009 Hyundai Tucson successfully?

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Looking for my 2009 Hyundai Tucson's factory key code to program a key

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Wish I found this thread before towing my 2009 Hyundai Tucson.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2009 Hyundai Tucson key code too.

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2009 Hyundai Tucson.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2009 Hyundai Tucson as well.

I have a 2011 2009 Hyundai Tucson, will this method work for that year?

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