[Recommended Fix] Help! My Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Knightlight
Member since November 2022 • 19 posts

Looking for my Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 25, 2025
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Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Orangesoda
Member • 111 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV owner.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 54 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV. This is a lifesaver.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 112 posts

My Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 43 posts

My Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 95 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV—need the code first.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 69 posts

This just might solve my Hyundai Tucson Executive SUV's ignition issue.

March 31, 2025 Reply

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