[It Worked!] My 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Urbanlegend
Member since September 2022 • 78 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i keys?

Posted on August 23, 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 Impreza 20i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 24, 2024

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Emeraldeye
Member • 16 posts

My 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 122 posts

My 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 15 posts

This just might solve my 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i's ignition issue.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 17 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 133 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 Subaru Impreza 20i won’t recognize the key.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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