[Archived] My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Jazzmann
Member since August 2022 • 79 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 574 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Icemann
Member • 75 posts

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

October 07, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 145 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited won’t recognize the key.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 131 posts

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

October 09, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 119 posts

This just might solve my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited's ignition issue.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 89 posts

Really need the key code for my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited, thanks for sharing!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 37 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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