[Archived] Lost key code for my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - what can I do?

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Where's the key code stored in a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for making new keys?

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I have the same 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Still can’t find the code for my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. This might do it.

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Struggling with the same issue on my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, following this thread.

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