[Free Fix] Where's the key code stored in my Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback for key programming?

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Ghostrider
Member since June 2022 • 141 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback - where's the key code?

Posted on December 05, 2024
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Posted on December 06, 2024

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Lightspeed
Member • 118 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback, hope someone can help.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 117 posts

Worked for someone with a Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback? Need to hear it!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
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This just might solve my Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback's ignition issue.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Frank
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I need this so bad for my Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback. Subscribed!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 121 posts

My Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
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This might finally help me unlock my Subaru Impreza Base Hatchback's key code.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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