[Verified] How do I tell if my 2016 Hyundai Azera uses a transponder?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2016 Hyundai Azera

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My 2016 Hyundai Azera might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

I’ve got a 2012 2016 Hyundai Azera, would this method still work?

Does this method work for the 2016 Hyundai Azera models from 2010 onward?

Will this work for older 2016 Hyundai Azeras? Mine's a 2009.

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