[Solution] Where's the key code stored on a 2019 Subaru WRX for programming keys?

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Looking for my 2019 Subaru WRX's key code to program a new key fob

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2019 Subaru WRX?

Same problem on my 2019 Subaru WRX. Watching for any working solutions.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2019 Subaru WRX.

Following along—same issue with my 2019 Subaru WRX.

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