[It Worked!] Lost my keys - how to get key code for 1997 Subaru Impreza

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Nightowl
Member since April 2023 • 121 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1997 Subaru Impreza for key programming?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Subaru Impreza. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Easymoney
Member • 20 posts

Using this on my 1997 Subaru Impreza now. Hope it works.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 135 posts

Same problem on my 1997 Subaru Impreza. Watching for any working solutions.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 117 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 Subaru Impreza won’t recognize the key.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 22 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Subaru Impreza—anyone else have success?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 57 posts

I need this so bad for my 1997 Subaru Impreza. Subscribed!

April 22, 2025 Reply

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