[Answered] How to extract transponder code from my Subaru Impreza WRX ECU?

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Neonqueen
Member since July 2023 • 113 posts

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

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 08, 2024

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Xrayspecs
Member • 39 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Subaru Impreza WRX.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 58 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Subaru Impreza WRX. Need the code badly.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 47 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Subaru Impreza WRXs?

August 10, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 131 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Subaru Impreza WRX won’t recognize the key.

August 11, 2024 Reply

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