[Resolved] Legal issues with sharing key code for Subaru Hybrid Tourer

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Quantumflux
Member since January 2023 • 21 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Subaru Hybrid Tourer

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 956 posts

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

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Oldschool
Member • 65 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Subaru Hybrid Tourer.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 48 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Subaru Hybrid Tourer before?

May 08, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 134 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Subaru Hybrid Tourer.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 138 posts

Trying this out on my Subaru Hybrid Tourer today—hoping it works.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 132 posts

My Subaru Hybrid Tourer won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 53 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Subaru Hybrid Tourer owner.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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