[Solution] Trying to start my Subaru GL but it says 'immobilized'

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Alphamax
Member since October 2022 • 78 posts

Where's the key code located on a Subaru GL for key programming?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1542 posts

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

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Warpspeed
Member • 35 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Subaru GL as well.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 92 posts

Just tried this on my Subaru GL—anyone else have success?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 5 posts

Following along—same issue with my Subaru GL.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 18 posts

My Subaru GL's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 16 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Subaru GL?

December 08, 2024 Reply

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