[Confirmed Fix] Ignition won’t engage on Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range - missing PIN?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range to program a key?

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range.

I have a 2011 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range, will this method work for that year?

Waiting to see if this will work on my Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range as well.

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