[Solution] Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited Sedan stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited Sedan?

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Same problem on my Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited Sedan. Watching for any working solutions.

Using this on my Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited Sedan now. Hope it works.

Fingers crossed this works for my Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited Sedan too.

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