[Status: Resolved] My Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Gamerpro
Member since April 2023 • 140 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo to make a spare key?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1653 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Xrayspecs
Member • 97 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo's mystery code.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 145 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo. This might do it.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 5 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo. This might do it.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 150 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo, would this method still work?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 71 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo, would this method still work?

April 19, 2025 Reply

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