[Update] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Editions?

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Jazzmann
Member since January 2023 • 128 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition to make a spare key?

Posted on March 26, 2025
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Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Whitenoise
Member • 17 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition all week. Hope this helps.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 91 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition before?

March 28, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 56 posts

Desperate to get my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition running again. Trying this tonight.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 75 posts

Was about to tow my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition. Let me try this first.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 10 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
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Just checking in to say this helped with my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition. Thanks!

April 01, 2025 Reply

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