[Status: Resolved] How to get the factory key code for my 2015 Hyundai Elantra SE to make keys?

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Greengiant
Member since October 2021 • 21 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2015 Hyundai Elantra SE

Posted on October 18, 2024
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenoking
Member • 128 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2015 Hyundai Elantra SE for a while.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 142 posts

Same issue here with my 2015 Hyundai Elantra SE, let me know if it works.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 87 posts

My 2015 Hyundai Elantra SE won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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