[Success] 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Zerogravity
Member since August 2023 • 44 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE?

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1416 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Platinumblonde
Member • 104 posts

My 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 61 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 27 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE. Giving it a go myself.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 18 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE?

August 18, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 104 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE too.

August 19, 2024 Reply

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