[Update] 2021 Hyundai Kona is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Iceberg
Member since March 2022 • 118 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2021 Hyundai Kona

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Hyundai Kona. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Eagleeye
Member • 78 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2021 Hyundai Kona too!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 13 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2021 Hyundai Kona.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 84 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2021 Hyundai Kona.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 114 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2021 Hyundai Kona.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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