Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago

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Are you looking for a way to lock or unlock your Hyundai without using the key fob? This video explains how to use the mechanical key to lock or unlock your Hyundai.

Applicable models (if equipped):
2018+ Hyundai SONATA
2018+ Hyundai SANTA FE
2018+ Hyundai IONIQ Electric
2019+ Hyundai KONA Electric
2019+ Hyundai TUCSON
2020+ Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid
2020+ Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
2020+ Hyundai PALISADE
2021+ Hyundai ELANTRA
2022+ Hyundai SANTA CRUZ

00:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Locking/Unlocking Methods
0:28 - Mechanical Key Location
0:43 - Accessing the Mechanical Key Lock
0:55 - Removing the Lock Cover
1:08 - Locking/Unlocking the Door
1:20 - Removing the Lock Cover on 2026+ PALISADE models

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