[Confirmed Fix] Dealer charging too much for Subaru R1 key code

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Goldenret
Member since January 2022 • 13 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Subaru R1

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawstar
Member • 130 posts

Trying this on my Subaru R1 later. Will report back.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 145 posts

I need this so bad for my Subaru R1. Subscribed!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 71 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Subaru R1. Need the code badly.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 36 posts

My Subaru R1 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 55 posts

I’m not alone! My Subaru R1 is doing the same thing.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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