[Verified] Help needed - Subaru BRAT_Brumby_MV not recognizing replacement key

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Yellowfin
Member since April 2022 • 90 posts

Need my Subaru BRAT_Brumby_MV's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru BRAT_Brumby_MV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Darkknight
Member • 21 posts

Was about to give up on my Subaru BRAT_Brumby_MV, but this gives me hope.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 84 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Subaru BRAT_Brumby_MV, hope this helps.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 19 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Subaru BRAT_Brumby_MV.

November 29, 2024 Reply

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