[Confirmed Fix] Why does my 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE need a code to start?

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Vikingking
Member since December 2021 • 130 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE?

Posted on January 31, 2025
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Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Aceventura
Member • 63 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE too!

February 01, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 93 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE—need the code first.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 140 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE too!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 6 posts

I’m not alone! My 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE is doing the same thing.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 74 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE all week. Hope this helps.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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