[Recommended Fix] Looking for a way to read my Subaru BRZ GT300's transponder code

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Whiterabbit
Member since July 2022 • 108 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Subaru BRZ GT300 key fob?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru BRZ GT300. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 71 posts

Same issue here with my Subaru BRZ GT300, let me know if it works.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 30 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Subaru BRZ GT300 this hard?!

October 30, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 9 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Subaru BRZ GT300.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 29 posts

My Subaru BRZ GT300 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

November 01, 2024 Reply

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