[Solution] Bought used Subaru Loyale - where's the key code?

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Vectorx
Member since May 2022 • 78 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Subaru Loyale for programming keys?

Posted on September 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1623 posts

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

Posted on September 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Zerocool
Member • 121 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Subaru Loyale?

September 22, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 55 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Subaru Loyale.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 68 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Subaru Loyale's key code.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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