[Archived] Anyone tried key programming on Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV without PIN?

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Alphadog
Member since September 2021 • 150 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV for making new keys?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 596 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Electriceel
Member • 53 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV as well.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 91 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV. This might do it.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 79 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 89 posts

Will this work for older Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUVs? Mine's a 2009.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 70 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV, hope this helps.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 140 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Subaru Forester 25i Pzev SUV.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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