[Solution] Need key code after battery died in 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Irongiant
Member since January 2022 • 39 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Netsurfer
Member • 45 posts

My 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 85 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 65 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe before?

October 17, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 17 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

October 18, 2024 Reply

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