[Issue Closed] Looking for my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i's key code to program a new key fob

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Frank
Member since February 2022 • 119 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i to program a key?

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Wildthing
Member • 89 posts

Following this for my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i. Please update if it works!

January 04, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 64 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i, hope this helps.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 50 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i too.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 83 posts

Same issue here with my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i, let me know if it works.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 21 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i too.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 124 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 20i. This looks promising.

January 09, 2025 Reply

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