[Completed] Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited immobilizer not responding after new key

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Killerbee
Member since April 2022 • 119 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited?

Posted on April 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Reddwarf
Member • 92 posts

Was about to give up on my Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited, but this gives me hope.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 126 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited for a while.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 120 posts

My Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 26, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 112 posts

Was about to tow my Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited. Let me try this first.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Betamax
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Just checking in to say this helped with my Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited. Thanks!

April 28, 2025 Reply

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