[It Worked!] Emergency! Must find key code for 2006 Subaru Outback

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Cyberghost
Member since January 2022 • 143 posts

How to get my 2006 Subaru Outback's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1471 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Subaru Outback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Electric
Member • 72 posts

My 2006 Subaru Outback has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 08, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 104 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2006 Subaru Outback too.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 110 posts

Just tried this on my 2006 Subaru Outback—anyone else have success?

February 10, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 26 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2006 Subaru Outback.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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