[Confirmed Fix] Mobile service to get key code for 2018 Subaru Legacy 25i Limited

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Urbanninja
Member since March 2023 • 148 posts

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

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 652 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Subaru Legacy 25i Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Silverfox
Member • 51 posts

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

December 10, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 47 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2018 Subaru Legacy 25i Limited.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 5 posts

Trying this on my 2018 Subaru Legacy 25i Limited later. Will report back.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 44 posts

Worked for someone with a 2018 Subaru Legacy 25i Limited? Need to hear it!

December 13, 2024 Reply

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