[Method] Options when manual is lost for 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 20T key code

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 20T?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 20T before?

My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 20T is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 20T.

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