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

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

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

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

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