[Success] How do I obtain the key code to program a 2019 Subaru WRX Base key fob?

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Looking for my 2019 Subaru WRX Base's factory key code to program a key

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Worked on my cousin’s 2019 Subaru WRX Base—might work for mine too.

This might finally help me unlock my 2019 Subaru WRX Base's key code.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2019 Subaru WRX Base.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2019 Subaru WRX Base.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2019 Subaru WRX Base for a while.

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2019 Subaru WRX Base key issues!

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