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Q: Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?

No. That is the dealer route, not the only route. Hyundai dealers require the car to be towed in for all-keys-lost programming. One owner whose key fob was stolen could remote start the car via the Bluelink app but could not actually drive it because no recognized key was present, so the car had to be towed to the dealer for a new fob. Another owner was dropped by a Hyundai tow truck at a closed dealership with no ride home. We bring professional Hyundai specific tools to your location and handle the PIN read, key generation, and programming right at your vehicle.

Q: How long does an all-keys-lost replacement take?

On most modern Hyundai models, the actual key programming is often under 10 minutes once we are connected to the immobilizer and have the PIN. A locksmith video shows a 2022 Santa Cruz AKL with two smart keys fully programmed in a few minutes of active tool time. Some models have a security access wait of up to 10 minutes before programming can begin. The full visit from arrival to handing you a tested key is typically under an hour. Compare that to the dealer route where backorders alone can stretch four to eight months on some Elantra models.

Q: What battery does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson key fob use?

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson uses a CR2032 battery. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. Pro tip: once you have your new key, pick up a spare battery and keep it in your wallet or glove box. A dead fob battery is the most common reason Hyundai owners think they have a key problem when the fix is a two dollar coin cell.

Q: Can you make a spare at the same time so I have two keys?

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Hyundai AKL programming erases all existing keys and only registers the ones presented during that session. That means adding a second key during the same visit costs far less than coming back later, since a separate visit would require running the full programming procedure again. A locksmith video shows two smart keys programmed back to back in a single session on a Santa Cruz. Most Hyundai owners going through an AKL situation choose to have us program two keys on the spot.

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The OEM versus aftermarket question on 2017 Hyundai Tucson keys deserves a direct answer. OEM Hyundai fobs come from the factory supplier with the Hyundai logo on the housing and a significant brand markup. Aftermarket smart keys use the same blade profile, same chip type, same button layout, and the same circuit board design. When the aftermarket blank is quality sourced and properly tested, the daily-use difference is zero.

A customer at her sister's birthday party in Ojai asked me point-blank whether her spare would hold up as a daily driver key. She had a 2017 Hyundai Tucson and wanted a key she could carry every day, not a backup collecting dust. Fair question, and it deserves an honest answer.

I carry aftermarket blanks tested across hundreds of Hyundai jobs. The blade is the same edge-cut profile. The chip is the correct generation for her smart module. Her fob, FCC ID TQ8-FOB-4F11, was a 4-button smart key. The aftermarket housing has the same button feel and finish. The only visible difference is no Hyundai logo on the back.

Her total was 95 for a quality aftermarket key. Dealer charges 200 for the OEM version. Where aftermarket goes wrong is cheap sourcing. Thin shells that crack, generic chips that almost match, button pads that peel after a month. I test every batch before stocking. If the quality is off, I return it.

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“They responded instantly, showed up within an hour, and arrived exactly when they said they would. Made a copy and programmed a fob for my 2014 car with a worn ignition in about 15 minutes. The new key works perfectly and feels like a dealer key.”

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Lost Your Hyundai Tucson Key? Here's What to Know

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I lost all my Hyundai keys. Can you still make a new one?▼

Yes. All-keys-lost is a common call we get on Hyundai vehicles, especially since the theft crisis increased demand for key and ignition work. We pull the PIN code from your Hyundai's immobilizer module, run the AKL programming routine, and program brand new keys so the lost ones no longer start the car. The system erases all previous keys and only registers the new ones presented during that session. Hyundai dealers will tell you to tow the car in and charge $400 to $600 or more. We come to you and handle the entire job on site.

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