[Method] My Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Quantumx
Member since January 2023 • 74 posts

Looking for my Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD's key code to program a new key

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Techguru
Member • 43 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 93 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD, thanks for posting!

March 05, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 5 posts

My Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 34 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD. This might do it.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 62 posts

I tried this with my Subaru Forester Sport Touring AWD but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 08, 2025 Reply

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