[Free Tool] Code problem on Subaru STI Performance - can’t drive it

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Bluesteel
Member since July 2023 • 48 posts

Need my Subaru STI Performance's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 21, 2024
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Posted on October 22, 2024

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Voodoochild
Member • 121 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Subaru STI Performance's key code.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 38 posts

My Subaru STI Performance just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
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Desperate to get my Subaru STI Performance running again. Trying this tonight.

October 24, 2024 Reply

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