[Confirmed] Trying to get key code from VIN for my Subaru Legacy B4

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Crazycat
Member since June 2023 • 144 posts

How to get my Subaru Legacy B4's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1046 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Legacy B4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 37 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Subaru Legacy B4.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 39 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Subaru Legacy B4.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 74 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Subaru Legacy B4—need the code first.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 51 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Subaru Legacy B4.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 105 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Subaru Legacy B4. Thanks!

September 11, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 142 posts

My Subaru Legacy B4 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 12, 2024 Reply

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