[Completed] Subaru Legacy Wagon keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Javajunkie
Member since February 2023 • 48 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Subaru Legacy Wagon

Posted on November 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 10, 2024

Replies (3)

Darkangel
Member • 43 posts

My Subaru Legacy Wagon's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 8 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Subaru Legacy Wagon for days.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 107 posts

I’m not alone! My Subaru Legacy Wagon is doing the same thing.

November 12, 2024 Reply

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