[Fixed] My Subaru Impreza 3 is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Whiterabbit
Member since January 2023 • 45 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Subaru Impreza 3

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Impreza 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 28, 2024

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Ultrasonic
Member • 79 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Subaru Impreza 3, thanks for posting!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 115 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Subaru Impreza 3, following this thread.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 130 posts

Using this on my Subaru Impreza 3 now. Hope it works.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Redalert
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This is exactly what I need for my Subaru Impreza 3, thanks for posting!

December 31, 2024 Reply

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