[Success] Getting key code for 1998 Subaru Legacy with keyless entry

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Electriceel
Member since July 2022 • 64 posts

How can I retrieve my 1998 Subaru Legacy's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1735 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Subaru Legacy. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Megabyte
Member • 139 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Subaru Legacy. Trying this instead.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 143 posts

My 1998 Subaru Legacy has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 07, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 6 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 Subaru Legacys?

January 08, 2025 Reply

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