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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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