[Working] Where's the key code hidden on my 2016 Hyundai Sonata SE for key programming?

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Emeraldcity
Member since May 2023 • 33 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2016 Hyundai Sonata SE keys?

Posted on January 06, 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 SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (3)

Zombieslayer
Member • 42 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Hyundai Sonata SE.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 97 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2016 Hyundai Sonata SE this weekend.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 90 posts

My 2016 Hyundai Sonata SE won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 09, 2025 Reply

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