[Fixed] Dealer claims Genesis Electrified G80 key code is proprietary

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Frank
Member since December 2021 • 73 posts

Looking for my Genesis Electrified G80's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1832 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Genesis Electrified G80. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Kingkong
Member • 39 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Genesis Electrified G80.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 115 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Genesis Electrified G80?

April 13, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 29 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Genesis Electrified G80.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 132 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Genesis Electrified G80. Thanks!

April 15, 2025 Reply

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