[Archived] Subaru Outback Premium SUV 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Quickdraw
Member since January 2023 • 124 posts

Where's the key code located on a Subaru Outback Premium SUV for key programming?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Outback Premium SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Frank
Member • 88 posts

Worked for someone with a Subaru Outback Premium SUV? Need to hear it!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 90 posts

Been here before with my Subaru Outback Premium SUV. Let’s see if this one works.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 30 posts

Using this on my Subaru Outback Premium SUV now. Hope it works.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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