[Issue Closed] How to find master key code for 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring

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Orangesoda
Member since January 2023 • 139 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring?

Posted on September 12, 2024
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Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraviolet
Member • 81 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring. Need the code badly.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 75 posts

My 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here with my 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring, let me know if it works.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 25 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 149 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 145 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2018 Subaru Forester 25i Touring?

September 18, 2024 Reply

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