[Issue Closed] 2020 Subaru Legacy won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Alice
Member since April 2023 • 40 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2020 Subaru Legacy for programming keys?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 799 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Subaru Legacy. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (3)

Jazzmann
Member • 37 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2020 Subaru Legacy, hope someone can help.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 87 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2020 Subaru Legacy?

November 19, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 83 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2020 Subaru Legacy key code too.

November 20, 2024 Reply

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