[Archived] Subaru Outback Sport won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Kingkong
Member since October 2022 • 48 posts

Looking for my Subaru Outback Sport's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 27, 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 Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 28, 2024

Replies (4)

Bluemoon
Member • 98 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Subaru Outback Sport. Trying this instead.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 115 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Subaru Outback Sport. Need the code badly.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 132 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Subaru Outback Sport too.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 65 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Subaru Outback Sport owner.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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