[Success] Can I reset the immobilizer on my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T without dealer?

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Cyberninja
Member since October 2022 • 38 posts

How can I obtain my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on March 06, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Titanium
Member • 78 posts

My 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 30 posts

My 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 08, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 11 posts

If this works for my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T, I owe you big time.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 81 posts

Just tried this on my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T—anyone else have success?

March 10, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 113 posts

I have the same 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 20T and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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