[Closed] Dealer vs locksmith for Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan key code

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Rustyshack
Member since January 2022 • 97 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan?

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 06, 2024

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Captainkirk
Member • 144 posts

I tried this with my Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 06, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 27 posts

This thread might save my Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan. Thanks everyone!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 125 posts

Was about to tow my Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan. Let me try this first.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
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I need this so bad for my Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan. Subscribed!

August 09, 2024 Reply
Heidi
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My Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Sedan won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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