[Update] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Hyundai Genesis?

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How can I retrieve my Hyundai Genesis's key code to make a spare key?

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Been stuck with my Hyundai Genesis for weeks. This might be the fix.

Why is finding a key code on a Hyundai Genesis this hard?!

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Hyundai Genesis, hope this helps.

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