[Resolved] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 2016 Subaru Impreza?

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Purplehaze
Member since December 2021 • 16 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2016 Subaru Impreza?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Subaru Impreza. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowbird
Member • 80 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2016 Subaru Impreza for a while.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 115 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2016 Subaru Impreza won’t recognize the key.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 15 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2016 Subaru Impreza. This might do it.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 107 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Subaru Impreza's key code.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 89 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2016 Subaru Impreza—need the code first.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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