[Free Solution] My Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Yellowjacket
Member since October 2022 • 84 posts

Looking for my Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 10, 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 Premium Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Alphawolf
Member • 28 posts

I think my Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 69 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan key code too.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 49 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 23 posts

Following this for my Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan. Please update if it works!

September 14, 2024 Reply

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