[Solution] Help! My 2005 Subaru Baja is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Jazzhands
Member since July 2022 • 92 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2005 Subaru Baja to make a spare key?

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Subaru Baja. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Timemachine
Member • 66 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2005 Subaru Baja.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 21 posts

Same problem on my 2005 Subaru Baja. Watching for any working solutions.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 110 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2005 Subaru Baja this weekend.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 114 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2005 Subaru Baja. Need the code badly.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 63 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2005 Subaru Baja key issues!

April 23, 2025 Reply

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