[Update] Where do I enter key code in a 1994 Subaru Legacy?

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Rustynail
Member since February 2022 • 139 posts

How to get my 1994 Subaru Legacy's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Subaru Legacy. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 90 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1994 Subaru Legacy this weekend.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 52 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1994 Subaru Legacy.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 96 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1994 Subaru Legacy.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 81 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1994 Subaru Legacy, thanks for posting!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 135 posts

Key code problems with my 1994 Subaru Legacy as well. Subscribed!

November 11, 2024 Reply

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