[Verified] Need my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE?

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I tried this with my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE?

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE won’t recognize the key.

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