[Completed] Subaru Elten key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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Alphaomega
Member since June 2023 • 74 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Subaru Elten?

Posted on September 23, 2024
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Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 58 posts

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

September 24, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 78 posts

My Subaru Elten won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 106 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Subaru Elten won’t recognize the key.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 132 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Subaru Elten owner.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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