[Solved] 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Frostymug
Member since March 2023 • 87 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Electricboog
Member • 56 posts

If this works for my 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO, I owe you big time.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 14 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 7 posts

Saved me from towing my 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO. Thanks!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 50 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO. Trying this now.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 83 posts

My 2017 Hyundai Sonata ECO's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 18 posts

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

January 29, 2025 Reply

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