[Verified] 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Jokersmile
Member since March 2022 • 66 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited for key programming?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 532 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 5 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited this weekend.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 61 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 42 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 101 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited, following this thread.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 95 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 Subaru BRZ Limiteds?

November 16, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 66 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited.

November 17, 2024 Reply

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