[Closed] Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Steelwolf
Member since July 2023 • 50 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV key fob?

Posted on May 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Pandaexpress
Member • 25 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 120 posts

Desperate to get my Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV running again. Trying this tonight.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 103 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 115 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Hyundai Kona EV Creative SUV before?

May 29, 2025 Reply

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