[Confirmed Fix] Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Rustyshack
Member since April 2022 • 22 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door for key programming?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 57 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door this hard?!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 135 posts

Just tried this on my Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door—anyone else have success?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 79 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door too!

February 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 56 posts

Following this for my Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door. Please update if it works!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 67 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Subaru Impreza 20i Auto 5Door, would this method still work?

February 20, 2025 Reply

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