[Working] My Subaru Solterra SUV is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Xenomorph
Member since January 2022 • 147 posts

Looking for my Subaru Solterra SUV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 736 posts

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

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Rocketman
Member • 67 posts

Was about to tow my Subaru Solterra SUV. Let me try this first.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 67 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Subaru Solterra SUV, would this method still work?

August 22, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 33 posts

Will this work for older Subaru Solterra SUVs? Mine's a 2009.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 150 posts

Anyone try this on a Subaru Solterra SUV with push-button start?

August 24, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 116 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Subaru Solterra SUV.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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