[Success] Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback

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Looking for my Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback's key code to program a new key

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I have a 2011 Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback, will this method work for that year?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback. Trying this instead.

I think my Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Hyundai i20 Intro Edition Hatchback for days.

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