[Archived] 2012 Hyundai Accent SE key programming failed - what now?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE

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Fingers crossed this works for my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE too.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE.

Finally, something that might help with my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE's key code issue!

Same issue here with my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE, let me know if it works.

Struggling with the same issue on my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE, following this thread.

My 2012 Hyundai Accent SE has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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