[Free Fix] Subaru Impreza WRC2004 not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Gamemaster
Member since December 2021 • 141 posts

Need my Subaru Impreza WRC2004's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1756 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Impreza WRC2004. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Ultrasonic
Member • 44 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Subaru Impreza WRC2004 as well.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 10 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Subaru Impreza WRC2004.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 87 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Subaru Impreza WRC2004!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 56 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Subaru Impreza WRC2004?

January 25, 2025 Reply

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