[Working] Looking for someone who got Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD code without dealership

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD keys?

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD.

I’m in the same boat with my Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD. This looks promising.

My Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Really hoping this unlocks my Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD's mystery code.

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