[Resolved] Need key code for 2017 Subaru Forester 25i with proximity fob

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Outlawstar
Member since June 2023 • 107 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2017 Subaru Forester 25i keys at the dealer?

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1438 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Subaru Forester 25i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Cosmicray
Member • 40 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2017 Subaru Forester 25i key issue.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 25 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2017 Subaru Forester 25i!

October 21, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 19 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 Subaru Forester 25i won’t recognize the key.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 128 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Subaru Forester 25i as well.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 94 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2017 Subaru Forester 25i, thanks for posting!

October 24, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 48 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 Subaru Forester 25is?

October 25, 2024 Reply

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