[Solved] 2011 Hyundai Sonata won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Frostbite
Member since September 2021 • 149 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Platinumblonde
Member • 49 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Giving it a go myself.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 49 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2011 Hyundai Sonata's key code.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 122 posts

Just tried this on my 2011 Hyundai Sonata—anyone else have success?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 72 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2011 Hyundai Sonata. This might do it.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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