[Status: Resolved] 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 door immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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How can I obtain my 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 door's key code to program a spare key?

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Anyone try this on a 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 door with push-button start?

Been stuck with my 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 door for weeks. This might be the fix.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 door as well.

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