[Fixed] Any success recovering lost code from old 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe keys?

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Wildthing
Member since October 2021 • 124 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - where's the key code?

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Titanium
Member • 139 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 69 posts

Just tried this on my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe—anyone else have success?

April 28, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 147 posts

My 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 117 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe—need the code first.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 47 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe all week. Hope this helps.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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