[Confirmed] Need help fast - Subaru Forester Limited SUV immobilizer blocking start

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Uncleben
Member since November 2021 • 35 posts

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

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 758 posts

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

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowdog
Member • 139 posts

My Subaru Forester Limited SUV is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 79 posts

My Subaru Forester Limited SUV just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 111 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Subaru Forester Limited SUV. Need the code badly.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 85 posts

I have the same Subaru Forester Limited SUV and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 5 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Subaru Forester Limited SUV.

January 03, 2025 Reply

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