[Fixed] Can detailer access key code for 2012 Subaru Forester?

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Haloeffect
Member since June 2023 • 14 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2012 Subaru Forester to make keys?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumpie
Member • 113 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2012 Subaru Forester.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 137 posts

I have the same 2012 Subaru Forester and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 138 posts

Same issue here with my 2012 Subaru Forester, let me know if it works.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 31 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2012 Subaru Forester—need the code first.

May 08, 2025 Reply

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