[Answered] Trying to DIY program a key for 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE - missing code

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Hotrod
Member since January 2022 • 39 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE key fob?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Neontiger
Member • 116 posts

My 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 75 posts

I think my 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 98 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE too!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 98 posts

Was about to tow my 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE. Let me try this first.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 69 posts

Same problem on my 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE. Watching for any working solutions.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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