[Verified] Need the key code to program a new key for my 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring - help?

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Member since March 2022 • 29 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring

Posted on January 25, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 26 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 33 posts

Really need the key code for my 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring, thanks for sharing!

January 27, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 56 posts

My 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 28, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 115 posts

My 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 79 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring key issues!

January 30, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 6 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2015 Subaru Forester 20XT Touring!

January 31, 2025 Reply

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