do you remember the seller of your key?

your key seems to have exclusive written on it while the other one doesn't

My key is the same as Munk's with the "Exclusive" engraving. I purchased it from "gies.store" for a total of $25 incl shipping back in November. And yes it did take almost two weeks to arrive.

Mines from the same buyer hopefully it has "Exclusive" on the back adds a nice touch (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

^What he said. "gies.store" was the seller.

So I should get my esi key within a few days,

where did everyone get their key cut?

does home depot do it?

should I look for a lock smith?

You'll need a locksmith.

Well, the locksmiths I went to seemed to be really confused.. I ended up getting a dremel, cutting my original key and tracing the key outline provided. It was a pain. I originally thought that my key had an immobilizer chip like the instructions stated so I was wary about cutting. But, turns out it was just the black plastic. See this post.

This post has been edited by frozentax: Jul 23 2009, 02:11 PM

I dont know how can a locksmith get confused in cutting the key really. I went to a guy that was likt 19 years old, summer worker at the local locksmith store, and he had my keys cut in like one minute. The imobilizer in my key was a pain to get out but i made a small cut on the plastic and than just broke it free. I think the whole thing took 10 minutes for both keys really.

15bucks at dealer, for the cutting
not bad I guess,
and the car starts! what a relief!

the key doesn't look exactly like mine, but

all the stuff work, glove compartment, trunk, ignition, door!

LOVE IT!!

This post has been edited by dltmdgud: Jul 23 2009, 06:45 PM

This might be a repeat question, but I just want to clarify that the Ebay link, will work for an 09 model? The link says up to 08 models. I'm guessing there is no transponder chip in the 09 key? How is the quality of the flip key? Does it feel like the Hyundai logo might come off in time(cheap glue)? It's really hot in Texas and something like that would happen in extreme heat conditions. Also I thought of getting one of these for my girlfriends 08 Azera, I searched and found the really expensive one on the korean parts website- $135 is way to high. I wouldn't mind $50 since it has a transponder chip in the Azera key. Any help would be appreciated greatly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/liebe011.gif)

Munk posted some pictures above and he has a 09' im sure it will work fine.As far as there being a transponder chip im not sure i was actually going to ask that same question about my 06' but i think 07'-08' are the ones with the transponder becuase i have a copy of my original key i got made for 2 bucks and its works perfect.The key on the korean parts website seems a little to blah for me and yes price is way to high ebay one just is a lot nicer all around hopefully this was helpful i cant tell you about quality being that im still waiting for my set to come but i cant wait to get them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

This is what I don't understand. I bought the version from Geis Store on Ebay and the blanks wouldn't work on my 2009 Sonata. The blank was cut on a machine at Ace Hardware, but the Geis supplied blank was much thinner then the OEM Sonata key. The cut blank key only opened my glove compartment, it would not open the door or turn in the ignition. Munk I believe, had to custom cut his stock OEM key to make it work on his. I did the same but the end result was a little crappy looking, I mean having to cut and shape the key is pretty difficult. Now some here are saying they had their blanks cut from Geis and they work so I don't understand. Is my Sonata that different then theirs? Not sure but seems a little strange......

This post has been edited by i360: Jul 24 2009, 09:02 PM

ru sure u ordered the sonata one?

they have different model numbers for sonata and elantra and accent,

I think accent and elantra may have thinner keys.

if you ordered it correctly, that's why they may have messed up.

I totally agree on the price part, but since I got it for cheaper I have a different situation.

but I would have to disagree on the quality part.

I hear the quality is ok on the ebay key, and worth the price,

the korean key may not be worth the price from KAI, but

definitely has a greater quality work.

The key looks awesome, looks factory OEM,

there are no plastic pieces hanging out anywhere,

the buttons are rubber but have a very solid feel,

the flip is very smooth, and the flip unit is a very

nice piece of metal, even comes with rubber stickers that

cover the screw holes, and makes it look 100% luxury brand.

Is it able to go on a keyring?

i360 is 100% correct. I first took it to a locksmith and had it cut, but he screwed it up and I never got a chance to see if the blank they supplied me with was good or not.

I went and had an extra key cut (no transponder chip in the key for my '09, by the way) and took a dremel to it, cutting it to the exact shape of the blank. Took me about an hour, but if you're patient, it's very easy.

And yes, it can go on a key ring, there's a small hole built into the bottom of it that you can put a ring on. Look in my last picture, the one with the key in the ignition. You can see where the key ring goes on the bottom right of the keyfob itself.



This post has been edited by the munk: Jul 27 2009, 07:19 AM

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/evil.gif) It would be my luck i dont know if anyone else has had any issues when they ordered there key but its seems to be that i am.I just emailed the seller and am very upset at this point maybe im just freaking out.Ive been tracking the key since it left and it seems to be that they dont update like the say they do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wallbash.gif) .I went to USPS.com today and tracked it and it says missent??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) WTF is this about ?The first update ive seen since 7/22. Now who knows how long it will be before i see my key.Not cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

This post has been edited by V6 Sonata: Jul 29 2009, 07:18 PM

Patience, my friend. USPS is SLOOOOOOOW and very unreliable (just like all the other shippers). I've never seen or heard of a "Missent" message from them, though. My guess is that they either routed it incorrectly, or the seller messed up on labeling or postage somehow.

If the seller hasn't done something specific to upset you already, don't discount them yet. Give them a chance to make it right first.

Good luck.

I hear you.. When I ordered mine it was 14 days since I ordered, hadn't heard any updates, etc. I kind of gave up for a while. Then it finally came almost a week after that. I know this sucks extra for you though since you've been having so many issues with the car lately! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

This post has been edited by frozentax: Jul 30 2009, 11:31 AM

Ive pretty much given up stupid a*s car wouldn't start this morning i have a feeling the fuel pump is going.I'm having a tech my cousin knows come look at it should be getting here in a bit hopefully he can tell me whats wrong with it before i push it off a cliff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wallbash.gif)

YEP last couple days have not been good with this car on top of that this stupid key for it,Ive just been stressing out way to much lately i think its time for a vacation.