[Archived] Can’t enter key code - Hyundai Kona display stuck

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Betamax
Member since June 2022 • 108 posts

How can I retrieve my Hyundai Kona's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on May 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1436 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hyundai Kona. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Moonwalker
Member • 129 posts

Using this on my Hyundai Kona now. Hope it works.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 109 posts

My Hyundai Kona refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 54 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Hyundai Kona, would this method still work?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 59 posts

I think my Hyundai Kona has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 6 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Hyundai Kona.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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