[Update] My Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door key was cloned but code still needed?

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Eve
Member since March 2022 • 112 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door?

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1891 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Kingkong
Member • 73 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door key issue.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 37 posts

This thread might save my Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door. Thanks everyone!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 85 posts

My Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 129 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door won’t recognize the key.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 78 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Subaru Impreza Sport 5Door. Huge thanks!

October 10, 2024 Reply

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