[Completed] 2017 Subaru Forester immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Icecold
Member since September 2022 • 122 posts

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

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Subaru Forester. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Digitalx
Member • 35 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 Subaru Forester—anyone else have success?

January 31, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 32 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2017 Subaru Forester.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 131 posts

Anyone try this on a 2017 Subaru Forester with push-button start?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 133 posts

Was about to tow my 2017 Subaru Forester. Let me try this first.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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