[Solved] Trying to get key code from VIN for my Hyundai IONIQ Plug in Hybrid

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Looking for my Hyundai IONIQ Plug in Hybrid's key code to program a new key fob

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Just checking in to say this helped with my Hyundai IONIQ Plug in Hybrid. Thanks!

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Hyundai IONIQ Plug in Hybrid.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Hyundai IONIQ Plug in Hybrid key code too.

Same issue here with my Hyundai IONIQ Plug in Hybrid, let me know if it works.

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