2000 Hyundai Accent key replacement

The 2000–2017 Accent uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Hyundai Accent key guide.

2000 Hyundai Accent: key facts

Key type: Mechanical (no chip)
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: None
Programming: NONE
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

US-market LC Accents are broadly described as plain mechanical-key cars, and chip-key catalog listings for these years generally apply to immobilizer-equipped export markets — but at least one US locksmith guide lists an ID46 transponder for 2000-2005 Accents, so sources genuinely conflict and no official per-year source exists. We confirm chip-or-no-chip on the vehicle before cutting.

What kind of key does a 2000 Accent use?

Our data lists the 2000 Accent as a mechanical-key car. That means a metal key that turns the ignition and the door locks by physically lifting wafers inside the cylinder. There is no push-to-start button, and the listing shows no programming method and no special diagnostic-tool requirement.

For an owner, that is good news. A mechanical key is the simplest kind to replace, and a spare is usually a straightforward cutting job rather than an electronic one. There is also a mechanical backup key for this setup, so a plain-metal spare is a realistic thing to carry.

The same simplicity has a downside. With no immobilizer on the car as listed, nothing electronic stops someone from starting it once they get a key or defeat the ignition. That is why steering-wheel locks and aftermarket immobilizers are common requests on cars like this one.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: how each works

If you still have a working key, copying is the easiest and most economical route. For this car the original key is needed to make the copy, so bring the one you have rather than waiting until it breaks or disappears.

You call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the year, model, and whether you have a key.
We confirm the key setup on the car itself before cutting anything.
With a working key, we cut a copy and test it in the ignition, the doors, and the trunk.
If every key is lost, all-keys-lost is possible for this setup: we work from the lock itself and cut a new key that fits it.
We check that the new key turns smoothly and that the old, worn one is not what is causing the trouble.

What affects the price of a replacement key?

We will not quote numbers on a web page, but we can tell you what moves the cost on a car like this.

The biggest factor is whether you have a working key to copy. A duplicate is normally the lighter-cost option; all keys lost takes more labor because the key has to be made to fit the lock without an original.

Copy versus all keys lost.
Where the car is: our storefront in Westwood or a mobile van visit to you.
Time of day, since we answer around the clock, including nights and weekends.
Condition of the locks: worn cylinders can take extra work to get a key running smoothly.
Whether a chip turns out to be present, which would add steps (see the note below).

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

We answer around the clock, every day of the year.

Call (213) 577-1366

One honest note: the chip question

Here is what we know and do not know. Most descriptions of US-market Accents from these years call them plain mechanical-key cars. Chip-key catalog listings for these years generally apply to export markets that had immobilizers. However, at least one US locksmith guide lists an ID46 transponder for 2000-2005 Accents. Sources conflict, and there is no official per-year source we can point to.

So we do not guess. We confirm chip or no chip on your actual vehicle, by VIN and in person, before cutting. If it is a plain mechanical key, the job stays simple. If a chip shows up, we tell you what that changes before we do any work.

Worn locks are the other common issue on high-mileage Accents. If your key sticks or stops turning, the problem may be worn wafers in the ignition or door lock, or a worn key blade that no longer lifts them cleanly. A fresh key can sometimes solve it; sometimes the cylinder needs attention. We look at both before recommending anything.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans that serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You reach one company, not a dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work.

California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for it before they start. For more on cars generally, see our car keys overview, our Hyundai key page, or the Accent guide. To reach us directly, use the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2000 Hyundai Accent have a transponder chip?

Sources conflict. Most describe US-market Accents of this era as plain mechanical-key cars, but one US locksmith guide lists an ID46 transponder for 2000-2005 models. We confirm by VIN and on the car before cutting.

Can you make a key if I lost all of mine?

Yes. All-keys-lost is possible for this setup. We cut a new key to fit the lock and check it in the ignition and doors.

Do I need my original key to get a copy?

Yes, a working original is needed to duplicate it. Bringing it in before it wears out or goes missing keeps the job simpler.

Is the 2000 Accent push-to-start?

No. It uses a traditional key in the ignition, with no push-to-start system.

Why does my Accent key stick or refuse to turn?

On high-mileage cars the ignition and door-lock wafers wear, and key blades wear too, so the key no longer lifts the wafers cleanly. We check the key and the cylinder.

Can you help protect this car from theft?

Without an immobilizer, these cars face higher theft exposure. Steering-wheel locks and aftermarket immobilizers are common requests. Call (213) 577-1366 to talk through options.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.