[Solution] Mobile service to get key code for Subaru Legacy

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Quicksilver
Member since October 2022 • 35 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Subaru Legacy to program a key?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1621 posts

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

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphacent
Member • 32 posts

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

March 18, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 37 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Subaru Legacy too.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 116 posts

If this works for my Subaru Legacy, I owe you big time.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 40 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Subaru Legacy!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 76 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Subaru Legacy key issues!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 144 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Subaru Legacy.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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