[Answered] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my Subaru Sedan 3 Door

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Megabyte
Member since August 2022 • 47 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Subaru Sedan 3 Door keys?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1985 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Sedan 3 Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Charlie
Member • 29 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Subaru Sedan 3 Door.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 53 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Subaru Sedan 3 Door as well.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 126 posts

Anyone try this on a Subaru Sedan 3 Door with push-button start?

January 16, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 132 posts

Anyone try this on a Subaru Sedan 3 Door with push-button start?

January 17, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 111 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Subaru Sedan 3 Door—might work for mine too.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 48 posts

I think my Subaru Sedan 3 Door has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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