[Solution] Where do I enter key code in a 2021 Subaru Forester 4 door?

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Alphaomega
Member since March 2023 • 35 posts

Need my 2021 Subaru Forester 4 door's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Subaru Forester 4 door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

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Reddwarf
Member • 113 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2021 Subaru Forester 4 door this weekend.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 103 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2021 Subaru Forester 4 door.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 69 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2021 Subaru Forester 4 door.

March 08, 2025 Reply

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