[Confirmed Fix] Where's the key code hidden on my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid for key programming?

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Looking for my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid's key code to program a new key fob

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Been stuck with my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid for weeks. This might be the fix.

Really need the key code for my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, thanks for sharing!

Just tried this on my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid—anyone else have success?

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