[Working] Bought a used Subaru STI ERA, no key code - help!

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Techguru
Member since December 2022 • 84 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Subaru STI ERA?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Subaru STI ERA. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Darkknight
Member • 107 posts

My Subaru STI ERA is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 129 posts

Will this work for older Subaru STI ERAs? Mine's a 2009.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 129 posts

My Subaru STI ERA's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 75 posts

My Subaru STI ERA just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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