[Confirmed Fix] Bought a replacement key - now 2003 Subaru Baja won’t turn over

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Digitalx
Member since May 2023 • 31 posts

Looking for my 2003 Subaru Baja's key code to program a new key

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 611 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Subaru Baja. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Pandaexpress
Member • 38 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2003 Subaru Baja, thanks for posting!

March 02, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 104 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Subaru Baja.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 72 posts

I tried this with my 2003 Subaru Baja but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 04, 2025 Reply

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