[Answered] Trying to program a new key for my 2010 Hyundai Elantra - where's the key code?

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Looking for my 2010 Hyundai Elantra's factory key code to program a key

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My 2010 Hyundai Elantra just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

My 2010 Hyundai Elantra refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Will this work for older 2010 Hyundai Elantras? Mine's a 2009.

This thread might save my 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Thanks everyone!

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