[Solved] Can window tinter access key code for Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD?

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Zerocool
Member since March 2022 • 70 posts

Need my Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1181 posts

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

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 145 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 93 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD?

January 01, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 119 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD, hope this helps.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 114 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 101 posts

Just tried this on my Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD—anyone else have success?

January 04, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 109 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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