[Confirmed] Do salvage yards keep key codes for 2017 Hyundai Elantras?

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Vectorx
Member since July 2023 • 125 posts

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

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkangel
Member • 8 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2017 Hyundai Elantra, thanks for posting!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 26 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 Hyundai Elantra—anyone else have success?

September 26, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 40 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2017 Hyundai Elantra.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 63 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2017 Hyundai Elantra.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 35 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra before?

September 29, 2024 Reply

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