[Free Tool] 2005 Subaru Outback immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Supernova
Member since April 2022 • 78 posts

How to get my 2005 Subaru Outback's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Ironman
Member • 66 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2005 Subaru Outback owner.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 89 posts

My 2005 Subaru Outback refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 47 posts

Was about to tow my 2005 Subaru Outback. Let me try this first.

October 24, 2024 Reply

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