[Free Fix] Lost transponder code for my 2018 Subaru WRX Premium - any ideas?

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2018 Subaru WRX Premium key?

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Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2018 Subaru WRX Premium key code too.

Same issue here with my 2018 Subaru WRX Premium, let me know if it works.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 Subaru WRX Premium.

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