[Verified] Subaru Solterra Limited SUV is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Omegaman
Member since February 2023 • 94 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Subaru Solterra Limited SUV?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru Solterra Limited SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Urbanlegend
Member • 22 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Subaru Solterra Limited SUV. This might do it.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 112 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Subaru Solterra Limited SUV, hope this helps.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 66 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Subaru Solterra Limited SUV?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 140 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Subaru Solterra Limited SUV. Thanks!

February 18, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
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Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Subaru Solterra Limited SUV.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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