[Closed] I bought a 2016 Hyundai Sonata 20T Sport and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Lightspeed
Member since May 2023 • 82 posts

Need my 2016 Hyundai Sonata 20T Sport's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata 20T Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Darkhorse
Member • 13 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2016 Hyundai Sonata 20T Sport key issue.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 128 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2016 Hyundai Sonata 20T Sport this hard?!

January 09, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 118 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2016 Hyundai Sonata 20T Sport.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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