[Closed] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS?

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Xenoking
Member since October 2021 • 43 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS to make keys?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (4)

Vikingking
Member • 72 posts

My 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 25 posts

My 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 12 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS won’t recognize the key.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
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My 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 03, 2025 Reply

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