[Issue Closed] How to get the key code to program keys for my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE?

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Need my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE, hope this helps.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE before?

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