[Free Solution] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my Subaru FF1 Star?

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Timelord
Member since November 2022 • 100 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Subaru FF1 Star key?

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru FF1 Star. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Wildthing
Member • 119 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Subaru FF1 Star.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 63 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Subaru FF1 Star.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 55 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Subaru FF1 Star. Huge thanks!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 39 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Subaru FF1 Star for a while.

May 03, 2025 Reply

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