[Issue Closed] European 2017 Subaru WRX key code in US - possible?

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Timelord
Member since March 2022 • 75 posts

Need my 2017 Subaru WRX's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1386 posts

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

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Ultraman
Member • 133 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2017 Subaru WRX. This looks promising.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 35 posts

This thread might save my 2017 Subaru WRX. Thanks everyone!

January 30, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 20 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2017 Subaru WRX all week. Hope this helps.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 49 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2017 Subaru WRX. This might do it.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 90 posts

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

February 02, 2025 Reply

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