[Confirmed] 2004 Subaru Legacy refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Orangesoda
Member since April 2022 • 11 posts

Looking for my 2004 Subaru Legacy's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Subaru Legacy. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

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Codeninja
Member • 102 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2004 Subaru Legacy.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 31 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2004 Subaru Legacy!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 119 posts

My 2004 Subaru Legacy won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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