[Status: Resolved] Where's the key code card for Subaru Legacy 4WD kept?

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Subaru Legacy 4WD?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a Subaru Legacy 4WD?

This trick worked for my buddy's Subaru Legacy 4WD. Giving it a go myself.

Waiting to see if this will work on my Subaru Legacy 4WD as well.

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