[Verified] Just changed ECU on my Subaru Impreza - need new transponder code?

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Megamind
Member since May 2022 • 69 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Subaru Impreza keys?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 587 posts

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

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphamax
Member • 42 posts

My Subaru Impreza's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 11 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Subaru Impreza. Thanks!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 65 posts

This thread might save my Subaru Impreza. Thanks everyone!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 7 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Subaru Impreza.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 69 posts

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

December 12, 2024 Reply

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