[Free Fix] How do I tell if my Subaru BRZ Prologue uses a transponder?

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Diana
Member since November 2021 • 113 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Subaru BRZ Prologue keys?

Posted on August 19, 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 Prologue. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Haloeffect
Member • 29 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Subaru BRZ Prologue. Need the code badly.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 9 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Subaru BRZ Prologue. Thanks!

August 21, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 85 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Subaru BRZ Prologue, thanks for posting!

August 22, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 8 posts

This thread might save my Subaru BRZ Prologue. Thanks everyone!

August 23, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 54 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Subaru BRZ Prologue, would this method still work?

August 24, 2024 Reply

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