[Archived] How do I know if my Subaru Baja AWD has an immobilizer?

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Neonlights
Member since January 2022 • 65 posts

Looking for my Subaru Baja AWD's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1033 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Baja AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Bluesteel
Member • 25 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Subaru Baja AWD too.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 11 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Subaru Baja AWD.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 90 posts

I need this so bad for my Subaru Baja AWD. Subscribed!

October 12, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 124 posts

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

October 13, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 35 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Subaru Baja AWD.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 24 posts

My Subaru Baja AWD's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 15, 2024 Reply

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