[Completed] Why does my Hyundai Sonata Limited need a code to start?

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Xenonflash
Member since July 2023 • 117 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Hyundai Sonata Limited?

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Eve
Member • 126 posts

Key code problems with my Hyundai Sonata Limited as well. Subscribed!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 23 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Hyundai Sonata Limited won’t recognize the key.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 134 posts

Same issue here with my Hyundai Sonata Limited, let me know if it works.

October 16, 2024 Reply

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