[It Worked!] 2000 Subaru Forester won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Zetareticuli
Member since December 2021 • 14 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2000 Subaru Forester?

Posted on February 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Subaru Forester. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Knightlight
Member • 32 posts

Will this work for older 2000 Subaru Foresters? Mine's a 2009.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 91 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2000 Subaru Forester's key code.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 35 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2000 Subaru Forester.

February 15, 2025 Reply

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