Genesis 2010 intelligent key lost

[eddy212]

Hi Everybody,

We've recently lost one of the Genesis 2010 remote keys (along with the metal key inside). I called the dealership and they told me it's gonna cost $325 to replace the remote key + $12 for the metal key + $75 programming (total of $412).

I found several remote keys on ebay for about $100. Has somebody tried to by a remote key from ebay? How did it work? Did you have any issues reprogramming it in the dealership?

Or are there other better options to replace the lost key at a lower price than what the dealership has to offer?

Thank you for your suggestions and ideas!

P.S. By the way we lost the key by accidentally putting in on the top of the car and driving with it. It's strange, but although the key was out of the car, the car engine started without any problems and the system didn't beep or anything like this… Do you think we would have any luck trying to make Hyundai liable for this loss since the key operated out of the car?

 

[Richard Ft. Lauderdale]

The American way is to blame someone else for your mistakes and sue them if they don't make you whole.

 

[Anathem]

No way you can make Hyundai liable since the key is designed to work outside the car. I would be interested in info on ebay keys just out of curiosity. Who would program them? Would a dealer who didn't sell you the key be willing?

 

[tjc78]

I don't know how the car started with the key outside the vehicle. I place mine in the recess in the door-panel (what you use to close the door) and the car won't start until the door is closed and the fob is in the interior of the vehicle. It even says on the dash "key in not in vehicle".

 

[Sayantsi]

The fob and metal piece you should be able to get in many places, possibly for less, but cutting and programming needs to be done at the dealership or a locksmith with the Hyundai equipment. If you can get a complete fob on eBay, theoretically it should be fine so long as the FCC frequency is correct. The dealership can reprogram a used key as well into the system. Then there's stuff like this - a complete set for ~$240 - http://www.autotransponder.com/2009_Hyundai_GENESIS_Smart_key_intelligent_key?category_id=2040

Since the dealership only wants $12 for the metal key, you could just get it there, but check eBay for the fob for less - new knock off or used should work.

As for blaming Hyundai, shame on you - it was your mistake, own up to it.

 

[mnc43]

You can purchase the key off of ebay depending on the seller they will program the key for you before they send it. When you purchase the key they will ask for your FCC code that came on the purple sticker on the back of the key when you purchased the car. The C code is what they will need and then all you have to do is get the metal key cut for your car after you receive it which is cheap.

 

[iqjumpuw]

Didn't you get 2 keys when you purchased the car?

 

[Gambler]

My guess is that the is-the-key-in-the-car mechanism is probably only 2 dimensional. It may not be able to tell where the key is vertically, only side to side.

 

[cschuler]

Did you check if yours came with the U.S. Key Replacement Program? This was offered with our.

 

[eddy212]

I don't know how the car started with the key outside the vehicle. I place mine in the recess in the door-panel (what you use to close the door) and the car won't start until the door is closed and the fob is in the interior of the vehicle. It even says on the dash "key in not in vehicle".

That's what we also thought… However, as far as I remember, the key was placed on the roof just above the driver's door, so I guess the system for some reason thought that the key is inside, which was very unfortunate for us.
I don't want to abuse Hyundai or anything… just want to know everyone that such things happen and you need to be careful here.

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[CapoCriminali]

So does anyone know what happens if you have a key in the car when you start it, and then you toss it out the window? Does the car slow down to a 15 or 30mph max? Does it stop completely? Does it continue running as if nothing happened? Sounds like, from the OP's post, that it just runs as if nothing happened? (Unless op had the spare w/them?)

 

[STREETS]

Car keeps keeps going.

Like when you drop off the wife at the store- you forgot your key, but didn't realize it because the car started due to the fact the wife had hers in her purse. You drive off the run your errand. Shut off the car. Return to the car, push the start....F#*@! Long walk to meet wife standing outside the store you dropped her off at! lol

 

[tjc78]

That's what we also thought… However, as far as I remember, the key was placed on the roof just above the driver's door, so I guess the system for some reason thought that the key is inside, which was very unfortunate for us.
I don't want to abuse Hyundai or anything… just want to know everyone that such things happen and you need to be careful here.

For shits and giggles I have to try this, I'll report back.

 

[STREETS]

(of course the car lets our a long BEEEEEP when the wife walks away..if you hear it)

 

[tjc78]

Just went out to car, sat the key on the sunroof and the car started right up. I'm surprised Ithought it would only work in the car.

 

[cschuler]

Just went out to car, sat the key on the sunroof and the car started right up. I'm surprised Ithought it would only work in the car.

No surprise. The signal strength was adequate with the key placed there. With a contiguous metal roof, it might not have been.

 

[ruggeg]

I have just been through this type of situation. Just purchased a used Genesis and only got one key from the dealer. Bought a used key from EBay--when to two dealers--tried programming the used key four times at each dealer---the key is not reprogrammable---to my surprise the service manager at the second dealership looked at me and stated "guess your remote is defective"--I will order you a new one under the warranty---I pick it up tomorrow---so that may be your cheapest way out---buy the used one on ebay--I paid $34.00 and play dumb at the dealer stating that it does not work---Good luck

 

[CapoCriminali]

Well, bleh. That's no good. I've taken to the habit of getting out of the car with the fob, locking it while it's running, and running into places like the bank or ATM, etc. I don't understand why it would let you shift out of park with the key outside the car, or not shut off. It seems... wrong. heh.

 

[CapoCriminali]

Just wanted to follow up - I did a test. It definitely doesn't effect the car in any way to have the key out. You can drive miles away with 0 issue. Completely retarded, IMO. I don't see why they missed such a great security opportunity - the car knows when the key is out - why can't it limit usage or shut off like a remote start?

 

[Sayantsi]

Just wanted to follow up - I did a test. It definitely doesn't effect the car in any way to have the key out. You can drive miles away with 0 issue. Completely retarded, IMO. I don't see why they missed such a great security opportunity - the car knows when the key is out - why can't it limit usage or shut off like a remote start?

Well, it does effect usage - you can't restart the car if you leave the key behind, and the car does warn you. Imagine you left the key on the roof, started driving, and the key flew off at 40 mph - would it make sense that the car just shut down in the middle of the road? Seems dangerous to me...

Also, I've heard that with used fobs, the dealer needs to perform an "all keys lost" reset to resynch the used fob and any existing fobs you have to the car, or the used fob can't simply be reprogrammed. Its an extra step but not a difficult one, and some dealers aren't aware they should try that method.