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Hyundai Car Key Replacement & Key Fobs
Locked out of your Hyundai or down to one key? Our mobile techs cut and program Hyundai keys and fobs at your driveway anywhere in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, same day.
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Keys & fobs for
Hyundai
- Models listed
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- Key types
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- FCC IDs
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Hyundai key fob replacement near you means Apex Locksmith Pros drives to your car in McKinney and nearby cities and does the work where it sits. Base Elantra and Sonata models with a metal key use a transponder chip in the key head, often on a laser-cut blade that a hardware store cannot copy properly. Some mid-range cars use a remote-head key, and higher trims plus most newer Elantra, Sonata and Tucson models run a push-to-start proximity fob. We cut and program all three types with diagnostic tools like the Autel IM508 and confirm ownership with your registration or title and a matching ID. The flat total is quoted on the phone before dispatch.
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See Hyundai modelsWhat Keys Do Hyundai Vehicles Use?
Hyundai's key tech depends on the trim and year. Base Elantra and Sonata models built with a metal key blade use a transponder chip in the head of the key that the immobilizer has to recognize before the engine cranks, and many of these use a laser-cut (sidewinder) blade that needs a proper duplicating machine, not a hardware-store copy. Higher trims and most newer Elantra, Sonata, and Tucson models run a push-to-start proximity smart fob: you keep it in your pocket, the car reads it over RF, and a button starts the engine. Some mid-range cars use a remote-head key, where the cut blade and the remote buttons live in one unit. We carry blanks and fobs for all three types and program them to your car's immobilizer with diagnostic tools like the Autel IM508.
Transponder chip key
A metal key with a chip in the head. The chip is programmed to the immobilizer, or the engine will not start.
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Smart / proximity fob
Stays in your pocket for push-button start. Most carry a hidden emergency blade for the door.
Separate remote
A stand-alone lock/unlock remote that rides with the cut key. Both are programmed to the car.
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Lost every Hyundai key?
Lost every key to your Hyundai? That's still an on-site job. When there's no working key to clone, we pull the key code from your VIN, cut a fresh blade or pair a new smart fob, and write it to the immobilizer so the car starts. For proximity push-to-start Hyundais this can mean clearing the old fobs and registering new ones, which takes longer than adding a spare but still happens in your driveway. We'll confirm you own the vehicle with registration or title and a matching ID before we program anything.
Second Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
Hyundai Models We Cover
Key and fob replacement for popular Hyundai models, on-site in McKinney, Plano, Frisco and nearby cities.
- HyundaiElantra2012-2020Chip keySmart fobRemote
- HyundaiSonata2011-2017Smart fob
- HyundaiTucson2021-2024Smart fob
- HyundaiSanta Fe2013-2023Smart fob
Hyundai key types and FCC IDs by year
The FCC ID is printed on the back of your fob. Match it here, or read it to the dispatcher on the call.
| Model | Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2012-2017 | Key + separate remote | TQ8RKE-3F03 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2016-2020 | Proximity smart fob | CQOFD00120 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2011-2014 | Proximity smart fob | SY5HMFNA04 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2015-2017 | Proximity smart fob | TQ8-FOB-4F07 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2021-2024 | Proximity smart fob (4 / 5 / 7-button by trim) | TQ8-FOB-4F26, TQ8-FOB-4F27, TQ8-FOB-4F28 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013-2018 | Proximity smart fob | SY5DMFNA04 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021-2023 | Proximity smart fob (by trim) | TQ8-FOB-4F26, TQ8-FOB-4F27, TQ8-FOB-4F28 |
Not sure which key your Hyundai takes? Call with the year and model and we will tell you.
How We Replace a Hyundai Key
Four steps, all at your car. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
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Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
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We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
- 3
Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
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Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the car before the tech leaves.
Hyundai key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
Hyundai Keys for Fleets, Dealers and Companies
Run Hyundai vehicles for your business? We cut and program keys where the vehicles are parked in McKinney and nearby cities, quote each vehicle as a flat total your company approves first, invoice the business and send a W-9 and certificate of insurance on request. No call-out fee.
Dealerships & fleets
Trade-ins with no key, spares for the lot and fobs for work vehicles. Several vehicles go on one written estimate.
Fleet and dealer keysYour home locks
Same licensed team for rekeys, lock changes and smart lock installs at your house.
Residential locksmithYour business locks
Master key systems, access control, panic bars and commercial door repair, invoiced to the company.
Commercial locksmithWhy Choose Us
Locked out is stressful enough. Here's why neighbors in McKinney and nearby cities call us first.
Licensed Company
Texas locksmith company license #B31197901 (DPS Private Security Bureau), insured. You deal with Apex directly, not a call center.
Transparent Upfront Pricing
You get a flat quote before any work starts. No call-out games, no surprise add-ons.
Same-Day Service
A mobile tech comes to your car, home or business the same day, seven days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM.
No Call-Out Fee
You pay for the job, not the trip. The flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out.
What Do Hyundai Owners Ask About Keys?
Straight answers for Hyundai drivers in McKinney and nearby cities: key types, what to have ready, on-site programming and how the price is set.
At your home, work or wherever the car is parked in the cities and neighborhoods we serve, including Plano, Carrollton, Far North Dallas (a neighborhood in north Dallas) and McKinney. We are open 8 AM to 8 PM, weekends included, and most fobs are done the same day.
Proximity fobs cost more than transponder or remote-head keys. We quote one flat total before dispatch, with no call-out fee.
Yes, if you still have one working key. We cut the laser-cut blade on a proper machine and program the chip so the copy starts the car, not just the door.
Yes. We read the key code from your VIN, cut a fresh blade or pair a new smart fob, and write it to the immobilizer. On push-to-start models we also clear the lost fobs.
Yes. We supply the proximity fob and register it to your Tucson at your location. Keyless entry and push-button start are tested before we leave.
No. A Hyundai key fob can be programmed by a locksmith with dealer-level equipment, and it works the same as one programmed at the dealership. The dealer usually needs the car on its lot, which means a tow when all keys are lost. We do it on-site, at your car, and the flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out. See how the two compare on our locksmith vs dealer page.
Hyundai Key Service in McKinney and Nearby Cities
Locked out in McKinney? We come to you today.
Licensed, upfront, and on call daily 8 AM–8 PM in McKinney and nearby cities. One quick call and a tech is on the way.