[Confirmed] Is there a way to get the key code for my 2018 Subaru Impreza?

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Superfly
Member since September 2022 • 19 posts

How can I access my 2018 Subaru Impreza's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1236 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Subaru Impreza. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (5)

Rocketman
Member • 59 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2018 Subaru Impreza. Huge thanks!

December 12, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 87 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2018 Subaru Impreza, following this thread.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 135 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 Subaru Impreza.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 32 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Subaru Impreza. Trying this instead.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 71 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2018 Subaru Impreza!

December 16, 2024 Reply

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