[Update] 1993 Subaru Loyale immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Alphadog
Member since October 2021 • 49 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1993 Subaru Loyale?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Subaru Loyale. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (3)

Turboboost
Member • 148 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1993 Subaru Loyale as well.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 131 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Subaru Loyale won’t recognize the key.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 68 posts

My 1993 Subaru Loyale has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 03, 2025 Reply

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