[Confirmed] Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2017 Hyundai Accent

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Where's the key code hidden on my 2017 Hyundai Accent for key programming?

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Following along—same issue with my 2017 Hyundai Accent.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2017 Hyundai Accent.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2017 Hyundai Accent.

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 Hyundai Accent.

Same problem on my 2017 Hyundai Accent. Watching for any working solutions.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2017 Hyundai Accent.

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