[Solution] Replaced steering column, now 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL won’t start - code?

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Electricboog
Member since July 2022 • 33 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Whiterabbit
Member • 27 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL key issue.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 17 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 50 posts

My 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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