[Success] Got replacement ECU for 1995 Subaru Legacy, now code doesn’t match

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Where's the key code located on a 1995 Subaru Legacy for key programming?

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Can’t believe this worked on my 1995 Subaru Legacy. Huge thanks!

My 1995 Subaru Legacy just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1995 Subaru Legacy?

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1995 Subaru Legacy for a while.

Can’t believe this worked on my 1995 Subaru Legacy. Huge thanks!

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