[Working] Lost master key for 2021 Subaru WRX - how to recover programming code?

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Xenogamer
Member since September 2022 • 129 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2021 Subaru WRX?

Posted on February 23, 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 WRX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Betamax
Member • 25 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2021 Subaru WRX, following this thread.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 74 posts

Following this for my 2021 Subaru WRX. Please update if it works!

February 25, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2021 Subaru WRX key code too.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 6 posts

Key code problems with my 2021 Subaru WRX as well. Subscribed!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 21 posts

My 2021 Subaru WRX just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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