[Confirmed] My Hyundai Sonata Sport Sedan only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Silversurf
Member since February 2023 • 18 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Hyundai Sonata Sport Sedan for key programming?

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1135 posts

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

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphawolf
Member • 69 posts

Will this work if the Hyundai Sonata Sport Sedan has an aftermarket alarm?

March 27, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 38 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Hyundai Sonata Sport Sedan.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 106 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Hyundai Sonata Sport Sedan.

March 29, 2025 Reply

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