[Confirmed] Emergency key code service for Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base owners

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base key fob?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base, hope this helps.

My Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base.

Great info! Needed this for my old Hyundai Ioniq PlugIn Hybrid Base.

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