[Fixed] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2017 Hyundai Tucson

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2017 Hyundai Tucson key?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2017 Hyundai Tucson owner.

Really hoping this unlocks my 2017 Hyundai Tucson's mystery code.

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

My 2017 Hyundai Tucson refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2017 Hyundai Tucson.

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