[Update] Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon?

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Betatest
Member since October 2022 • 143 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

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Icedragon
Member • 9 posts

Desperate to get my 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon running again. Trying this tonight.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 91 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 64 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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