[Completed] Replacing keys on a 2016 Subaru BRZ - code required?

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Javajunkie
Member since September 2021 • 46 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2016 Subaru BRZ keys?

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1333 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Subaru BRZ. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Flyingdutch
Member • 126 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2016 Subaru BRZ.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 145 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 Subaru BRZ.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 114 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2016 Subaru BRZ, hope this helps.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 116 posts

My 2016 Subaru BRZ just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 135 posts

Been stuck with my 2016 Subaru BRZ for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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