[Fixed] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a 2015 Subaru Outback?

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Flyingmonk
Member since December 2021 • 123 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2015 Subaru Outback to make a spare key?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1803 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Subaru Outback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 52 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2015 Subaru Outback this hard?!

September 27, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 123 posts

Was about to tow my 2015 Subaru Outback. Let me try this first.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 5 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2015 Subaru Outbacks?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 87 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2015 Subaru Outback.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 129 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2015 Subaru Outback key code too.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 33 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2015 Subaru Outback.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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