[Archived] 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Eve
Member since September 2022 • 15 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE?

Posted on October 06, 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 Santa Fe SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Omegadog
Member • 91 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE before?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 101 posts

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

October 08, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 23 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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