Programming Elantra remote - DYI?
 

I've found an expensive source on eBay for an Elantra remote and now I'm
wondering how difficult it is to program. Can I do it myself and will I
need extra tools? The information I've been able to find on hmaservice.com
suggests that I will need a "code saving kit" - can anyone confirm?

Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

"Victek" <Victek@xyz.com> wrote in message
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> I've found an expensive source on eBay for an Elantra remote and now I'm
> wondering how difficult it is to program. Can I do it myself and will I
> need extra tools? The information I've been able to find on
> hmaservice.com suggests that I will need a "code saving kit" - can anyone
> confirm?

Well, the subject should have said DIY, but hopefully it was clear.

Re: Programming Elantra remote - DYI?
 

To my knowledge, dealer tooling is necessary to program the remote. Go to
your local dealer, expect to pay some labor (.5 hr or so) unless they know
and like you.

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Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

> To my knowledge, dealer tooling is necessary to program the remote. Go to
> your local dealer, expect to pay some labor (.5 hr or so) unless they know
> and like you.
>

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, the dealer quoted $70 over the phone
to program the remote. That plus the price of the remote has me thinking
about looking for a new system - any suggestions?

Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

My suggestion is to not install an aftermarket security system. Presuming
yours is a 2001-2006 Elantra, you won't be able to remove the factory
system-- it's integral in the time and alarm control module.
Additionally, I've rarely seen a quality installation on an aftermarket
system. They're typically installed by twisting and taping wires or by
using scotch locks, which are notorious for poor connections.

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Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

On Nov 20, 9:49 am, "Victek" <Vic...@xyz.com> wrote:
> > To my knowledge, dealer tooling is necessary to program the remote. Go to
> > your local dealer, expect to pay some labor (.5 hr or so) unless they know
> > and like you.
>
> Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, the dealer quoted $70 over the phone
> to program the remote. That plus the price of the remote has me thinking
> about looking for a new system - any suggestions?

These are the instructions I followed:

http://egt.gwebworks.com/garage4.shtml

They note that you can only program it for yourself if you have an
'01-03 Elantra.

Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

>> > To my knowledge, dealer tooling is necessary to program the remote. Go
>> > to
>> > your local dealer, expect to pay some labor (.5 hr or so) unless they
>> > know
>> > and like you.
>>
>> Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, the dealer quoted $70 over the
>> phone
>> to program the remote. That plus the price of the remote has me thinking
>> about looking for a new system - any suggestions?
>
> These are the instructions I followed:
>
> http://egt.gwebworks.com/garage4.shtml
>
> They note that you can only program it for yourself if you have an
> '01-03 Elantra.

That's tremendous - thanks! I have a 2003 Elantra GLS so I should be OK.

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Can you verify the switch is there?

I was with Kia for a while, and they used the same procedure on the
Optima, where it was necessary to pull the facia and flip the switch.
When I returned to Hyundai, I tried this with a Sonata, and to my
surprise, upon disassembling the dash, I found no switch.

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It's definitely there on my '01 :)

On Nov 21, 9:20 am, "hyundaitech" <notpub...@not.public.com> wrote:
> Can you verify the switch is there?
>
> I was with Kia for a while, and they used the same procedure on the
> Optima, where it was necessary to pull the facia and flip the switch.
> When I returned to Hyundai, I tried this with a Sonata, and to my
> surprise, upon disassembling the dash, I found no switch.
>
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Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

Sonata or Elantra?

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"Matthew Fedder" <enigmamf@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> It's definitely there on my '01 :)

Re: Programming Elantra remote - DIY?
 

Thanks, Matt.

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