[Confirmed] Trying to get ignition working again on my Hyundai Excel

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Irongiant
Member since April 2023 • 90 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Hyundai Excel?

Posted on November 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 581 posts

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

Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (3)

Quicksilver
Member • 19 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Hyundai Excel too.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 14 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Hyundai Excel. This is a lifesaver.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 94 posts

My Hyundai Excel has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 03, 2024 Reply

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