[Archived] 2011 Subaru Forester won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Quantumq
Member since May 2022 • 68 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2011 Subaru Forester for key programming?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1532 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Subaru Forester. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Diana
Member • 45 posts

Will this work if the 2011 Subaru Forester has an aftermarket alarm?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 134 posts

Trying this out on my 2011 Subaru Forester today—hoping it works.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 48 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2011 Subaru Forester's mystery code.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 88 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2011 Subaru Forester for a while.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 103 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2011 Subaru Forester.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 124 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2011 Subaru Forester, thanks for posting!

December 09, 2024 Reply

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