[Free Solution] Just changed ECU on my 1995 Subaru Impreza - need new transponder code?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my 1995 Subaru Impreza - help?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my 1995 Subaru Impreza.

Was about to give up on my 1995 Subaru Impreza, but this gives me hope.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1995 Subaru Impreza.

Struggling with the same issue on my 1995 Subaru Impreza, following this thread.

I really hope this trick works on my 1995 Subaru Impreza.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1995 Subaru Impreza?

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