[Status: Resolved] 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Electricboog
Member since September 2021 • 12 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Posted on May 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 13, 2025

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Ironman
Member • 18 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?

May 13, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 22 posts

Was about to tow my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. Let me try this first.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 119 posts

Saved me from towing my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. Thanks!

May 15, 2025 Reply

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