[Free Tool] 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate immobilizer not responding after new key

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Digitaldude
Member since October 2022 • 149 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate key?

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphadog
Member • 16 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate before?

August 10, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 24 posts

This just might solve my 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate's ignition issue.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 98 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimates?

August 12, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 22 posts

Just what I needed! My 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate has been acting up lately.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 131 posts

Same problem on my 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate. Watching for any working solutions.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
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August 15, 2024 Reply

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