[Free Fix] My 2007 Subaru Forester came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Need my 2007 Subaru Forester's key code to program a new transponder key

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I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2007 Subaru Forester too.

My 2007 Subaru Forester's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

I tried this with my 2007 Subaru Forester but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2007 Subaru Forester!

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