[Working] My 2017 Subaru BRZ SeriesYellow won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Alice
Member since June 2022 • 39 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2017 Subaru BRZ SeriesYellow?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Subaru BRZ SeriesYellow. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Charlie
Member • 49 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2017 Subaru BRZ SeriesYellow too!

December 27, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 148 posts

Was about to give up on my 2017 Subaru BRZ SeriesYellow, but this gives me hope.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 12 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Subaru BRZ SeriesYellow.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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